Saker (cannon)

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The saker was a medium cannon slightly smaller than a culverin developed during the early 17th century. Its barrel was approximately 9.5ft (2.9m) long, had a calibre of 3.25 inches (8.25cm) and weighed approximately 1900lb (860kg). It could fire round shot weighing 5.25lb (2.4kg) approximately 7400ft (2250m) using 4lb (1.8kg) of black powder.[1][2]

The saker was widely used in land engagements, though a French version of the saker, the moyenne, meaning "middle sized", was often used at sea.[1]

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  1. ^ a b Artillery through the ages
  2. ^ English ordinance 1626 to 1643
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