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2441
$575.00

LYLE LINE THROWING CANNON. SN 930. Cal. 2-1/2″ Muzzle loading gun. 28″ Steel bbl and carriage. Muzzle is marked “VGN HTP USCG B87 No 930”. Breech behind ring is stamped with “F” and “GEJ”. Cast into carriage is “Heat Transfer Products inc” and “90 West St. NY”. Rear strut is stamped “USCG B87 NO 930 VGN”. There is a screwed on brass information oval at breech embossed “Line Throwing Gun” “Serial no.” (“930” stamped) “HTP Heat Transfer Products 90 W. St. New York”. Included with gun are screwed brass top copper powder canister containing powder measure as well as two line throwing projectiles. PROVENANCE: The fine collection of David Crowley. CONDITION: Fine. Retains most of an old black re-paint. Brass parts are mostly gold and brown patina. Accessories are fine. 4-40224 MGM185 (1,500-2,500)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011
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