Cannon Types from 1800s - 1900s

Breech-loading field artillery 1

This type of gun consisted of mobile guns made to accompany an army on a campaign. Also, when in battle in the field.

15-pounder BL Mk2
Made in: Britain
Year made: 1883
Caliber: 3 in (76.2 mm)
Projectile type: Spreading/Explosive that were 14 lbs (6.34 kg)
Max firing range: 6000 yd (5500 m)
Battles: Anglo-Boer War of 1899-1902

Automatic cannon

These automatic weapons were able to fire projectiles of a caliber and complexity that in short they were likea scaled-up machine gun.

Maxim 1-pounder "Pom-pom"
Made in: Britain
Year made:  1880s
Caliber: 1.457 in (37 mm)
Projectile type: Shell that was 1 lb (0.45 kg)
Max firing range: 4500 yd (4110 m)
Battles: WWI (World War I)