ENGLISH 4-POUNDER BRONZE CANNON MADE BY J & E HALL, DARTFORD, CIRCA 1800.

This beautiful English cannon has fine lines and banding, typical of the 18th century. Cannon is marked on base ring “J & E HALL, DARTFORD”. This cannon was manufactured with a raised vent area to accept a flint ignition gunlock with two holes that would correspond to mounting brackets. Often English guns made in this era for gunlock ignition were for naval use as the early use of linstock had a noticeable delay between application and gun firing, and when a ship was rolling, this made accuracy quite difficult. The use of gunlock caused quick ignition and also the gunlock which was operated by a lanyard would place the gunner at a safe distance from recoil. Gunlocks were designed for the military and only for about a 50 year period with the advent of the friction primer, making these obsolete. This cannon has seen some use as can be seen through old wear to surfaces and to bore, but no history is known other than it was purchased in West Point, New York. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon measure approx 52″ overall with 45″ bbl measuring 3.25″, trunnions approx. 10-1/2″. Maker’s mark in raised relief on 1st reinforce is only partially discernible as can be seen in photos. Tube has a overall chocolate colored patina with typical small blemishes after 200 years. Bore is clear showing use, vent is well used and wallowed out. Adjustable, sliding vertical rear sight is still present and could be made to operate, but moves slightly and is tightly fit as blade is iron and is rusted. Mounting stand is very good and sound. 4-54104 (10,000-12,000) – Lot 2059

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	2059	$16,100.00	ENGLISH 4-POUNDER BRONZE CANNON MADE BY J & E HALL, DARTFORD, CIRCA 1800. This beautiful English cannon has fine lines and banding, typical of the 18th century. Cannon is marked on base ring “J & E HALL, DARTFORD”. This cannon was manufactured with a raised vent area to accept a flint ignition gunlock with two holes that would correspond to mounting brackets. Often English guns made in this era for gunlock ignition were for naval use as the early use of linstock had a noticeable delay between application and gun firing, and when a ship was rolling, this made accuracy quite difficult. The use of gunlock caused quick ignition and also the gunlock which was operated by a lanyard would place the gunner at a safe distance from recoil. Gunlocks were designed for the military and only for about a 50 year period with the advent of the friction primer, making these obsolete. This cannon has seen some use as can be seen through old wear to surfaces and to bore, but no history is known other than it was purchased in West Point, New York. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon measure approx 52″ overall with 45″ bbl measuring 3.25″, trunnions approx. 10-1/2″. Maker’s mark in raised relief on 1st reinforce is only partially discernible as can be seen in photos. Tube has a overall chocolate colored patina with typical small blemishes after 200 years. Bore is clear showing use, vent is well used and wallowed out. Adjustable, sliding vertical rear sight is still present and could be made to operate, but moves slightly and is tightly fit as blade is iron and is rusted. Mounting stand is very good and sound. 4-54104 (10,000-12,000) – Lot 2059 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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ENGLISH 4-POUNDER BRONZE CANNON MADE BY J & E HALL, DARTFORD, CIRCA 1800.