Cannon aboard USS Constitution, i.e. "Old Iron Sides"

Old Iron Sides was a name coined for the USS Constitution during the war of 1812, when British soldiers saw their shells "bouncing" off the side of the ship during battle at close range. 

The USS Constitution was launched in 1797 ( just over two hundred years ago), after being approved by Congress, and a letter from George Washington who named her.  Over 1500 trees were used from Maine to Georgia. Copper fastenings were provided by Paul Revere.  Her 54 cannons were cast at the Furnace Hope in Rhode Island and at the Cecil Iron Works in Maryland. A few guns were acquired elsewhere. The USS Constitution sailed around the world, and survived 42  battles, also seeing action in Europe, and South America.  In 1854 she patrolled the West African coast looking for slave traders. During the Civil War she acted as a training ship.

After being in dry dock, and having under gone many repairs, she sailed again after 116 years on July 21, 1997.

The Constitution (Old Iron Sides) is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the U.S. Navy.

Beautiful ~ Well Made ~ Popular gift  

.30 caliber - functional, uses black powder
Barrel = 6.75 Inches, machined brass (largest diameter = 1.25 inches)
Includes powder measurer, ram rod.
Presentation base = 7.5 x 10 inches
Your name (or the name you choose) will be engraved on the brass plaque.

When filling in the order form, list the name you want engraved in the "special instructions"  Keep it to 2 lines, 30 characters / line.

USS Constitution Cannon $ 199.95

In stock, in our store

Please allow at least 3 days before shipping to have the plaque engraved.