1.5pdr 1818 Naval Gun – RARE FIND
Add an unusual piece of British naval artillery history to your collection with this detailed 1.5-pounder 1818 Naval Gun. Although offered within a World War II-era range, the weapon itself represents a much earlier generation of British ordnance. Its compact form makes it an excellent heritage feature for dockyards, naval installations, museums and wartime coastal scenes.
Historical Role
Developed during the early nineteenth century, this small British naval gun was intended for close-range use aboard ships and smaller vessels. Firing a projectile weighing approximately 1.5 pounds, weapons of this class could support defence against exposed personnel and lightly protected targets where a larger shipboard cannon was unnecessary. By the Second World War, an 1818-pattern gun would have been obsolete as a frontline weapon, making it more appropriate in a preserved, ceremonial, instructional or static historical setting rather than active combat.
Distinctive Appearance
The model captures the characteristic profile of an early muzzle-loading naval cannon, including its compact barrel, flared muzzle, prominent trunnions and rounded rear cascabel. Its low, sturdy mounting and relatively small proportions distinguish it from the much larger broadside guns associated with ships of the line. These traditional features create an immediate visual contrast beside twentieth-century vehicles, personnel and dockside equipment.
Modelling Uses
This piece is ideal for harbour and dockyard dioramas, naval museum scenes, coastal defence displays and historical collections. It can also serve as a preserved relic outside a wartime headquarters, training establishment or public building. Suitable for model railways, wargaming displays and collectors, it offers a distinctive focal point without occupying a large area. The RARE FIND badge reflects the fact that this early 1818 naval gun subject is rarely represented in model ranges.
Fun Fact
Traditional British cannon names often referred to the approximate weight of the round shot rather than the gun’s calibre, which is why this weapon is described as a 1.5-pounder.
Available Scales
1:87, 1:76, 1:72, 1:48 and 1:35.
Finish Options
Cleaned Resin Grey, Grey Primed - Ready for Painting, and Historical Base Colour.
Very small details may vary slightly depending on the scale selected.
