CHAPMAN & SONS

Quality 19th Century
Artillery Sights

Est. 1996

14893 C Drive North
Marshall, MI 49068
(269)781-4581
mailto:cannonsight@comcast.net

Chapman & Sons is proud to announce that it has been chosen to provide replica artillery sights to the following historic locations:

  • Picatinney Arsenal, NJ
  • Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical Park, VA
  • Ft.Donelson National Military Park
  • Vicksburg National Military Park
  • Ft. Caroline national Memorial
  • Ft. Laramie National Historic Site
  • Ft.Fisher State Historic Site, North Carolina
  • Hillsboro State Park, Florida
  • Fort Smith National Historic Site
  • Harper's Ferry National Historic Park
  • Ft. Ridgely, Minnesota
  • Pamplin Park Civil War Site, Petersburg VA
  • Ft. Delaware State Park, Delaware
  • The Cincinnatti Museum
  • The Citadel
  • Ft. Clinch State Park, Florida
  • Richmond National Battlefield Park
  • Stone's river National Battlefield Park
  • "Sight and mount arrived today. . . We are extremely pleased with everything. Thanks for an outstanding sight and service."
    - Buzz Bazar, Fort Donelson National Battlefield

    " The Ordnance Rifle sight has arrived in good order. I want to thank you for a beautiful piece of craftmanship. This coming year it will be seen and admired by thousands of people on my Gettysburg battlefield tours. . . I often focus on artillery detail with the two Ordnance Rifles of Hall's 2nd Maine Battery on McPherson's Ridge. . . your sight will add a great deal to my work there. Many thanks and best wishes!"
    - Chris Rebmann, Licensed Battlefield Guide, Gettysburg, Penna.


    A cannon without a sight is no more complete than a tube without a carriage, whether used for live fire or reenacting. The finely crafted instruments used by the cannoneers of the Civil War are painstakingly recreated by Chapman & Sons in solid brass. Proprietor Fred Chapman, an artillery reenactor himself, brings his own experience with long-range target practice to bear in crafting these critical tools of the artilleryman.

    Established in 1996, Chapman & Sons has satisfied customers from New York to California, and even Great Britain. Chapman sights are featured in the catalogs of South Bend Replicas, Inc., Paulson Bros. Ordnance Corp., and Steen Cannons. For a fine quality and authenticity, set your sights on Chapman & Sons.

    Thanks to all our friends and customers who visited
    our table at the Mansfield Artillery Show!


    Current Catalog

    Pendulum Hausse
    12 Pdr. Mountain Howitzer $120
    6 Pdr. M1841 $135
    12 Pdr. field howitzer $140
    12 Pdr. Napoleon $140
    3-inch ordnance rifle $140
    Stadia Sights
    10 Pdr. Parrott Rifle $195
    20 Pdr. Parrott Rifle $210
    Stadia Socket $35
    Breech Sights
    10 Pdr. Parrott (2.9") $175
    12 Pdr. M1857 Napoleon $135
    12 Pdr. Mountain Howitzer $120
    Others
    2.5" Confederate Mt. Rifle $125
    Dahlgren Boat Howitzer $125
    Front Sights
    12 Pdr. Mountain Howitzer $15
    6 Pdr. M1841 $20
    12 Pdr. Field Howitzer $20
    12 Pdr. M1857 Napoleon $20
    3" Ordnance Rifle $20
    10 Pdr. Parrott 2.9" (muzzle)
    $20
    10 Pdr. Parrott 3" (rimbase) $35
    20 Pdr. Parrott rimbase $35
    2.5" Confederate Mountain Rifle $20
    Other Equipment
    Gunner's Quadrant $75
    Gunner's level $150
    Gunner's chalk (2) $1
     
       
       

     

    WE ALSO DO CUSTOM WORK

    Shipping & Handling: Front Sights - $5, all other items - $10
     


    Pendulum hausse brackets may be ordered from:

    Museum & Collector Specialties Company
    38 E. Elm Avenue
    Monroe, MI 48162
    3-inch ordnance rifle bracket - $24
    6-pounder bracket (fits all other Chapman sights) - $17


    Write Us!

    Craftsman Fred Chapman poses with one of his sights
    We are always interested in feedback from our customers. Please email Fred Chapman with your comments and questions. Our product line is expanding and we would like to know what you want. We're particularly interested in learning where you heard about our firm: this web site? print ads? references from satisfied customers? Thanks for helping us serve you better.

    Links

  • Jefferson Armory
  • Paulson Bros. Ordnance Corp. - Civil War Gun Carriages, Wheels, Parts, Ammunition
  • Cannon Ltd
  • South Bend Replicas
  • Steen Cannons
  • Civil War Artillery: The Projectiles
  • Civil War Dealers
  • The Civil War Artillery Page
  • Third Battery, 1st Michigan Light Artillery
  • Past Reflections (Ladies' Civil War clothing)
  • Quartermaster Shop (Mens' Clothing and Uniforms)
  • Camp Chase Gazette: The Voice of Civil War Reenacting