Original British Napoleonic Royal Navy Cannon Priming Powder Keg marked “GUN DECK” with Brass Georgian Coat of Arms German Badges & Signs A 2" barrel

A 2" barrel

7 oz) AP-T projectiles had a muzzle velocity of 790 m/s (2

The 20 mm caliber is a common firearm bore diameter

" is the abbreviation for Hoflieferant or "purveyor to the court Berlin"

but they appear to be 36

Original British Napoleonic Royal Navy Cannon Priming Powder Keg marked “GUN DECK” with Brass Georgian Coat of Arms German Badges & Signs A 2" barrelOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Here is a small but substantial wooden keg measuring almost 10" in height and about 6 1 4" across its widest point at the midsection. It is bound with iron hoops, and has a brass tag stamped GUN DECK on the hoop around the mouth. Open topped as lid is now absent. A brass Georgian Coat of arms or Royal cypher made from brass has been added to its side once it was sold out of service. This contained the very finest priming