Revised: 9/15/2014

Additional information giving specifications on the cannon. Tube only – 40″. Tube diameter – 7″ at widest point. Circumference – 20″ at largest point. Bore – 2-1/2″.

PAIR OF FRENCH MODEL 1786 BRONZE 2-1/2” BORE CANNON ON CARRIAGES.

SN NSN. This beautiful pair of cannon are mounted on brass mounted naval carriages. Cannons are totally devoid of markings though trunnion caps and bases are numbered. Cannon have an old polish and display beautifully. Model 1786 cannon were quite popular in the late 18th century. William Gilkerson in his text on naval weapons of the American Revolution through the War of 1812 Boarders Away II describes this 40” cannon quite accurately as “In all sizes, iron guns has almost entirely replaced brass guns by the mid-1700’s in most of the Western navies, but in a limited way brass remained a favored material for small swivel guns, their expense notwithstanding. Indeed, by the end of the century small brass guns experienced a resurgence of favor that outlasted the age of fighting sail. Refinements in alloying and casting enabled the production of stronger-than-ever brass barrels. These enjoyed not only the customary advantages of their non-ferrous material, but could be made lighter, with relatively thinner walls yet bigger bore. Most were handsome guns though not so ornate as their predecessors, having shed some of the detailing lavished on artillery during the baroque period. in imitations the larger guns of their own day, the later brass swivels followed the tradition set by their forebears. Some were more imaginatively designed. In 1786 the French formalized the first known ‘model’ of swivel cannon, a brass gun that followed exactly the 1767 pattern then in use for larger guns, except the little 2.0″ caliber pierrier did away with the vent astragal. Otherwise it is just half-size duplicate of the contemporary French 6-pounder gun.” Rarely are these cannon found in fine matching pairs. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Yellow/red iridescent patina with old polish. Naval carriages are of later vintage which are sound, solid and unusually made with heavy brass mountings. 4-54178 JS241 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1408

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1408	$27,025.00	Revised: 9/15/2014 Additional information giving specifications on the cannon. Tube only – 40″. Tube diameter – 7″ at widest point. Circumference – 20″ at largest point. Bore – 2-1/2″. PAIR OF FRENCH MODEL 1786 BRONZE 2-1/2” BORE CANNON ON CARRIAGES. SN NSN. This beautiful pair of cannon are mounted on brass mounted naval carriages. Cannons are totally devoid of markings though trunnion caps and bases are numbered. Cannon have an old polish and display beautifully. Model 1786 cannon were quite popular in the late 18th century. William Gilkerson in his text on naval weapons of the American Revolution through the War of 1812 Boarders Away II describes this 40” cannon quite accurately as “In all sizes, iron guns has almost entirely replaced brass guns by the mid-1700’s in most of the Western navies, but in a limited way brass remained a favored material for small swivel guns, their expense notwithstanding. Indeed, by the end of the century small brass guns experienced a resurgence of favor that outlasted the age of fighting sail. Refinements in alloying and casting enabled the production of stronger-than-ever brass barrels. These enjoyed not only the customary advantages of their non-ferrous material, but could be made lighter, with relatively thinner walls yet bigger bore. Most were handsome guns though not so ornate as their predecessors, having shed some of the detailing lavished on artillery during the baroque period. in imitations the larger guns of their own day, the later brass swivels followed the tradition set by their forebears. Some were more imaginatively designed. In 1786 the French formalized the first known ‘model’ of swivel cannon, a brass gun that followed exactly the 1767 pattern then in use for larger guns, except the little 2.0″ caliber pierrier did away with the vent astragal. Otherwise it is just half-size duplicate of the contemporary French 6-pounder gun.” Rarely are these cannon found in fine matching pairs. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Yellow/red iridescent patina with old polish. Naval carriages are of later vintage which are sound, solid and unusually made with heavy brass mountings. 4-54178 JS241 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1408 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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PAIR OF FRENCH MODEL 1786 BRONZE 2-1/2” BORE CANNON ON CARRIAGES.