Firing Mechanism

This firing mechanism or gun lock is from a 32 PDR (Pounder) Cannon. The navy locks recovered from the Cairo are the type patented by E. Hidden. The gun lock was designed to ignite the charge by the blow of a piece of metal known as the hammer.

Brass. L 16, Hole Dia 1.1 cm
Vicksburg National Military Park, VICKC 4373