RARE AND UNIQUE REPRODUCTION 18LB NAVAL CANNON FROM USS CONSTELLATION.

RARE AND UNIQUE REPRODUCTION 18LB NAVAL CANNON FROM USS CONSTELLATION. This non-firing 18 Pounder was made in 1975 for display on the gun deck aboard the USS Constellation in Baltimore Harbor. This same cannon was displayed at Ft.McHenry Natl. Monument from 1995-2005 as part of the the 1812 Waterfront Grand Battery. Fiberglas bbl is about 117″ long with 14″ muzzle, 5″ trunnions & 20″ across rear end w/ “Crown over GR” cypher embossed between trunnions. Mounted on a large, red painted 1994 vintage reproduction 1812 Naval carriage with wedge & iron furntiure, recoil ropes and iron clad solid wood wheels. The original 1974 repro carriage from the USS Constellation is included in this lot. Accompanied by a letter from the manufacturer, Cannons Online, stating origin and history of this unique item of 20th Century Americana suitable for outdoor display. NOTE: The successful bidder on this lot will have the option to purchase the the second cannon in the following lot for the same hammer price plus buyers premium. CONDITION: Slightly weathered with the Fiberglas a little gray tinged. Carriages retain about 75% red paint. 4-35109 WD9 (1,750-2,750)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2550	$1,050.00	RARE AND UNIQUE REPRODUCTION 18LB NAVAL CANNON FROM USS CONSTELLATION. This non-firing 18 Pounder was made in 1975 for display on the gun deck aboard the USS Constellation in Baltimore Harbor. This same cannon was displayed at Ft.McHenry Natl. Monument from 1995-2005 as part of the the 1812 Waterfront Grand Battery. Fiberglas bbl is about 117″ long with 14″ muzzle, 5″ trunnions & 20″ across rear end w/ “Crown over GR” cypher embossed between trunnions. Mounted on a large, red painted 1994 vintage reproduction 1812 Naval carriage with wedge & iron furntiure, recoil ropes and iron clad solid wood wheels. The original 1974 repro carriage from the USS Constellation is included in this lot. Accompanied by a letter from the manufacturer, Cannons Online, stating origin and history of this unique item of 20th Century Americana suitable for outdoor display. NOTE: The successful bidder on this lot will have the option to purchase the the second cannon in the following lot for the same hammer price plus buyers premium. CONDITION: Slightly weathered with the Fiberglas a little gray tinged. Carriages retain about 75% red paint. 4-35109 WD9 (1,750-2,750) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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