Falconet (cannon)
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falconet-cannon-266-2417927
title:
Falconet (cannon)
text:
The falconet was a light cannon developed in the late 15th century that fired a smaller shot than the similar falcon. During the Middle Ages guns were decorated with engravings of animals, such as reptiles, birds or mythical beasts depending on their size. For example, a culverin would often feature snakes, as the handles on the early cannons were often decorated to resemble serpents. The falconet fired small yet lethal shot of similar weight and size to a bird of prey, and so was decorated with
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
A type of light black powder cannon
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falconet_(cannon)
date created:
date modified:
2023-12-23T22:03:35Z
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