BELGIAN SEACOAST GUN.

SN NSN. This gun was originally found on the site of a French seacoast fortification and weighs close to 3 tons, has a 6.25″ bore which translates to about a 30-pounder. This cannon would made a great display in front of someone’s home that you don’t have to worry about thieves grabbing it and sticking it in the back of a pickup truck. This cannon was made most likely at the State Ordnance Works at Liege in the mid 19th century. This ordnance works was established by Napoleon for manufacture of his large siege guns but continued to operate well into the founding of the independent country of Belgium. These type cannon were found at French forts for harbor defense. *SPECIAL NOTE* This cannon is not at our facilities. It currently resides on the front lawn of John Morris’ home in Springfield, VA, 703-309-0228. It is illustrated and described here and can only be viewed at the above address. If you wish to view it, please call John Morris to set up a mutually convenient appointment to examine. Mr. Morris also has an extraordinary depth of knowledge of cannons in general and in addition to viewing the cannon in person, it will provide you an opportunity to speak with him and access any information that may be helpful to you regarding the cannon. This cannon will stay on Mr. Morris’ lawn until such time the winning bidder has paid for his purchase and made arrangements for the pickup of the cannon. Mr. Morris is experienced in moving heavy cannons and will advise and assist buyer or buyer’s carrier in loading them on vehicles for highway transportation. To repeat, this cannon cannot be previewed at the auction site. PROVENANCE: Mark McConnell. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Pitted overall but with good discernible classic lines of continental siege guns. 4-54191 (7,000-9,000) – Lot 2080

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
	2080	$5,310.00	BELGIAN SEACOAST GUN. SN NSN. This gun was originally found on the site of a French seacoast fortification and weighs close to 3 tons, has a 6.25″ bore which translates to about a 30-pounder. This cannon would made a great display in front of someone’s home that you don’t have to worry about thieves grabbing it and sticking it in the back of a pickup truck. This cannon was made most likely at the State Ordnance Works at Liege in the mid 19th century. This ordnance works was established by Napoleon for manufacture of his large siege guns but continued to operate well into the founding of the independent country of Belgium. These type cannon were found at French forts for harbor defense. *SPECIAL NOTE* This cannon is not at our facilities. It currently resides on the front lawn of John Morris’ home in Springfield, VA, 703-309-0228. It is illustrated and described here and can only be viewed at the above address. If you wish to view it, please call John Morris to set up a mutually convenient appointment to examine. Mr. Morris also has an extraordinary depth of knowledge of cannons in general and in addition to viewing the cannon in person, it will provide you an opportunity to speak with him and access any information that may be helpful to you regarding the cannon. This cannon will stay on Mr. Morris’ lawn until such time the winning bidder has paid for his purchase and made arrangements for the pickup of the cannon. Mr. Morris is experienced in moving heavy cannons and will advise and assist buyer or buyer’s carrier in loading them on vehicles for highway transportation. To repeat, this cannon cannot be previewed at the auction site. PROVENANCE: Mark McConnell. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Pitted overall but with good discernible classic lines of continental siege guns. 4-54191 (7,000-9,000) – Lot 2080 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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BELGIAN SEACOAST GUN.