From the Richmond Dispatch, 3/13/1863, p. 1, c. 5

Napoleon Guns – Specimens of these celebrated guns are now being cast in this city. They are fashioned of brass, have a smaller bore and are a third larger than the ordinary six pounder. They are said to be most effective weapons. A number are now being made out of church bells and the old French cannon so long deposited at the Virginia Armory. The Napoleons are smooth-bored guns.

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