GROUP OF 4 RARE FLINT ENGLISH CANNON GUNLOCKS.

SN NSN. Gunlocks are rarely found today as they became obsolete, circa 1850, and most were salvaged for their bronze content. The Royal Navy first used gunlocks about 1750 and newer naval guns were manufactured with integral platforms near vents for their use. Several of the cannon in this auction made in the late 18th century to early 19th century have mounting holes or platforms for such locks most of which were intended for naval use. The use of gunlocks had distinct advantages for naval warfare as ignition was rapid and the operator firing gun could stand a safe distance behind cannon such as not to be hit by its recoil by use of long lanyards. Earlier use of linstock for ignition limited the distance a gunner could stand, and in a rolling sea, a several second delay made aiming accuracy quite difficult. This particular group all have different styles of mounting brackets. Two are maker marked “J. Sherwood” and another marked “T & I REA” with address in London. Both Sherwood and Rea are known London gun makers who also obliviously made cannon locks. The two Sherwood locks have inspector letter “T” though both have different design and mountings. The fourth lock is unmarked other than scratched number on base and it closely fits the 4-pounder English cannon offered in this sale. Cannon gunlocks are rarely offered, and this group of four English locks can never be duplicated. Several of these locks were from the well known Hampton P. Howell, Jr. Collection once on display at Ft. Ticonderoga. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: All locks are functional with good brass and iron patina. Rea marked lock frizzen & hammer are heavily pitted and frizzen screw is replaced. 4-54185 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 2108

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
	2108	$5,175.00	GROUP OF 4 RARE FLINT ENGLISH CANNON GUNLOCKS. SN NSN. Gunlocks are rarely found today as they became obsolete, circa 1850, and most were salvaged for their bronze content. The Royal Navy first used gunlocks about 1750 and newer naval guns were manufactured with integral platforms near vents for their use. Several of the cannon in this auction made in the late 18th century to early 19th century have mounting holes or platforms for such locks most of which were intended for naval use. The use of gunlocks had distinct advantages for naval warfare as ignition was rapid and the operator firing gun could stand a safe distance behind cannon such as not to be hit by its recoil by use of long lanyards. Earlier use of linstock for ignition limited the distance a gunner could stand, and in a rolling sea, a several second delay made aiming accuracy quite difficult. This particular group all have different styles of mounting brackets. Two are maker marked “J. Sherwood” and another marked “T & I REA” with address in London. Both Sherwood and Rea are known London gun makers who also obliviously made cannon locks. The two Sherwood locks have inspector letter “T” though both have different design and mountings. The fourth lock is unmarked other than scratched number on base and it closely fits the 4-pounder English cannon offered in this sale. Cannon gunlocks are rarely offered, and this group of four English locks can never be duplicated. Several of these locks were from the well known Hampton P. Howell, Jr. Collection once on display at Ft. Ticonderoga. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: All locks are functional with good brass and iron patina. Rea marked lock frizzen & hammer are heavily pitted and frizzen screw is replaced. 4-54185 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 2108 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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GROUP OF 4 RARE FLINT ENGLISH CANNON GUNLOCKS.