[archy]

Interesting discussion. I’ve wanted one of these for a few years, preferably half sized. Crew served, yet the only restriction on my purchase is my spouse.

Why half-size? A full-size 12-pounder Napoleon will fit in the back of a pickup as easily as a half-scale model. And if you don't have a horse team, a 4-wheel ATV will do for local movement.

Either Paulson Brothers, Steen Cannons, or South Bend Replicas can fix you up, either way, full-size or scale. But you will NOT be paying half the price of a full-sized gun for a halfsized replica, and if you can manage to get the one, you might as well go for the whole hog. Or as far as that goes, the sleeved-barrel 6-pounder available from South Bend is a fine little piece.

And if you do happen to choose to do business with Paul Barnett at South Bend, tell him archy sent ya!

[SJackson]

Why half-size? A full-size 12-pounder Napoleon will fit in the back of a pickup as easily as a half-scale model. And if you don't have a horse team, a 4-wheel ATV will do for local movement.

I've tried to sell the decorative aspect to my family, the half size fits better. Plus I've no where heated to store a big one year round. Thanks for the links.