Wrought-iron muzzle-loaders
The earliest forms of cannons were made out of wrought iron. The cannons barrel was built out of hoops and strips of wrought iron. These guns were made in calibers as big as any to follow it. These types of guns were given names because they were and still are the subject of awe and superstition.
"Mons Meg"
Made in: Flanders
Year made: 1489
Caliber: 19.5 in (49.5 cm)
Projectile type: Stone ball that is 550 lbs.
Max firing range: 2800 yd
Battles: King James II vs. William Earl of Douglas - Douglases marriages were very close to the Royal line of the Stewart Kings and to the throne of Scotland. For King James to feel secure on his throne he needed to crush the power of the Douglases. King James II needed something strong enough to break through the opposing force. So the "Mons Meg" was the result.
Smoothbore field artillery
The barrels of most of these were made of bronze, brass, or iron. Most of these cannons were confined to a carriage. These cannons were also used on land as field artillery.
Light regimental gun
Made in: Switzerland
Year made: 1757
Caliber: 2.7 in (6.8 cm)
Projectile type: Iron ball that was 2 lbs
Battles: This cannon was used in 18th cenutery european armies for neighboring battles and such.
