20 inch cast-iron naval cannon, Artillery gun at Museum of History of Motovilikha Plants, Perm, Russia
The 20-inch cast-iron naval cannon is a massive artillery piece from the 1800s displayed at the Museum of History of Motovilikha Plants. The barrel shows the advanced manufacturing techniques used in the region at that time.
The cannon was cast in 1869 and was originally intended for the Russian Imperial Navy cruiser Minin. Instead, it was later installed on land and stayed there as a lasting record of the region's industrial capacity.
The cannon shows Perm's role as a center of Russian weapons production in the 1800s. Visitors can see how local factories contributed to the navy's strength during that era.
The cannon is outdoors and easy to find from the museum entrance. Visitors should know that weather can affect visibility, and it is best to visit during daylight hours to see it clearly.
The cannon was designed following American Dahlgren gun models and ranks among the largest naval guns made in Russia during the 1800s. Its design shows how regional engineers adapted and improved international weapons technology.
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