He armed it with one 32-pounder cannon, three 24-pounders, and eight other guns.— Strange Stories from History for Young People
Three 24-pounders were dismounted, and of these one was completely disabled.— History of the Nineteenth Army Corps
And all these last "(he added, with a fine Hibernicism)" must be 24-pounders. "— The Story of the Barbary Corsairs
[93] The "Caledonia" had two long 24-pounders, and one other lighter gun, variously stated.— Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812 Volume 2
She was to carry twenty-seven 24-pounders.— Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812 Volume 2
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