This a detailed functional scale model of a U.S. Model 1841 12-pounder Mountain Howitzer. It measures approximately 20 inches from muzzle to fixed cascabel, with a 16 inch smooth bore with 2 inch diameter, and uses a standard musket sized percussion system with a manual hammer. The cannon is unmarked. The carriage is wood with iron mounts and measures approximately 36 inches overall from the tail to the front of the wheels, and has 19 inch diameter wood wheels. Includes a ramming rod and steering stick on the carriage.