FIRING SCALE MODEL WORLD WAR I SIEGE HOWITZER WITH CAISSON.

SN NSN. Cal. 12 ga. blank. 21-1/2″ Overall. 8-1/4″ Bbl. This exceptionally well done, and finely detailed, field gray painted, firing scale model of a heavy caliber WWI siege gun (Big Bertha) features removable firing mechanism/ breech block with safety and lanyard lever. It is a reasonably faithful reproduction of a field artillery piece, featuring spring recoil mechanism, hand elevation wheel, and heavy wheels with mud cleats. It is maker marked on front shield “H. Lehmann Meissen”, and appears to be a commercially produced product. It comes complete with its matching caisson, fitted with tools and other accessories including camouflage netting in top compartment. Rear compartment hinges open to reveal cartridge block for ten 12-ga. blanks. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as found, retaining most of its gray paint, with some chipping and loss on recoil mechanism, trail, and bottoms of cleats. Bright polish of bbl is dark. Caisson is essentially complete, with tools and whiffletree in their holders. A truly neat WWI era piece. 4-50217 MGM153 (750-1,250) – Lot 3245

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	3245	$4,255.00	FIRING SCALE MODEL WORLD WAR I SIEGE HOWITZER WITH CAISSON. SN NSN. Cal. 12 ga. blank. 21-1/2″ Overall. 8-1/4″ Bbl. This exceptionally well done, and finely detailed, field gray painted, firing scale model of a heavy caliber WWI siege gun (Big Bertha) features removable firing mechanism/ breech block with safety and lanyard lever. It is a reasonably faithful reproduction of a field artillery piece, featuring spring recoil mechanism, hand elevation wheel, and heavy wheels with mud cleats. It is maker marked on front shield “H. Lehmann Meissen”, and appears to be a commercially produced product. It comes complete with its matching caisson, fitted with tools and other accessories including camouflage netting in top compartment. Rear compartment hinges open to reveal cartridge block for ten 12-ga. blanks. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as found, retaining most of its gray paint, with some chipping and loss on recoil mechanism, trail, and bottoms of cleats. Bright polish of bbl is dark. Caisson is essentially complete, with tools and whiffletree in their holders. A truly neat WWI era piece. 4-50217 MGM153 (750-1,250) – Lot 3245 Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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FIRING SCALE MODEL WORLD WAR I SIEGE HOWITZER WITH CAISSON.