6 pound test cannon ball

3 inch ordnance rifle or Griffen Gun at Reeves Park.  The park was established in 1871 by Samuel Reeves in honor of his father, David, who was the first president of Phoenix Iron Company.

Griffen's Patent Design

Hotchkiss shell used in Griffen Gun

John Griffen, inventor of the 3 inch Ordnance Rifle

Lathe used to manufacture Griffen Gun

Schematic of Griffen Gun

Schenkl shell used in Griffen Gun

Sketch of John Griffen and his cannon

Phoenix Iron Co. made this 3 inch ordnance rifle at Stones River, VA

3 inch ordnance rifle with imprint of Phoenix Iron Co.

3 inch ordnance rifle on a battlefield

A Griffen Gun prototype at the Phoenix Iron Co. Office

Griffen Guns on display

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