FRENCH 8-POUNDER FIELD GUN “LA SURVEILLANTE”.

SN 7. This rare French field gun made in the early years of the French Republic, 1794, was made by Lecourant Foundry in Rennes, France and so marked on breech as can be seen in photos “Fonderie N. de Rennes. E. Courant” (Etienne Courant) Praireal (from Republican calendar May21-June20) me annee—–Republicaine.” (2nd year of The Republic) . Etienne LeCourant, the master founder, is known to have worked from about 1775-1832. Surviving cannon of pre-Napoleonic 1st Republic are very scarce today and only four bronze Lecourant cannons are known to us. This cannon is named “La Surveillante” which translates in current English to “The Boss” with direct translation of “The Supervisor” or “Watchman”. Cannon displays beautifully on its custom made 2-piece steel stand. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon is 76″ overall, with 69″ bbl length, about 4-1/4 diameter, about 19″ trunnion to trunnion, SN 7 on right trunnion, left trunnion shows weight of 1150 lbs. Markings all discernible as can be seen in photographs. Surface of tube has numerous small dings, dents and other small blemishes. Dolphins are broken at base and reattached. Bore is fairly smooth with clear vent. 4-54198 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2064

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
	2064	$14,950.00	FRENCH 8-POUNDER FIELD GUN “LA SURVEILLANTE”. SN 7. This rare French field gun made in the early years of the French Republic, 1794, was made by Lecourant Foundry in Rennes, France and so marked on breech as can be seen in photos “Fonderie N. de Rennes. E. Courant” (Etienne Courant) Praireal (from Republican calendar May21-June20) me annee—–Republicaine.” (2nd year of The Republic) . Etienne LeCourant, the master founder, is known to have worked from about 1775-1832. Surviving cannon of pre-Napoleonic 1st Republic are very scarce today and only four bronze Lecourant cannons are known to us. This cannon is named “La Surveillante” which translates in current English to “The Boss” with direct translation of “The Supervisor” or “Watchman”. Cannon displays beautifully on its custom made 2-piece steel stand. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon is 76″ overall, with 69″ bbl length, about 4-1/4 diameter, about 19″ trunnion to trunnion, SN 7 on right trunnion, left trunnion shows weight of 1150 lbs. Markings all discernible as can be seen in photographs. Surface of tube has numerous small dings, dents and other small blemishes. Dolphins are broken at base and reattached. Bore is fairly smooth with clear vent. 4-54198 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2064 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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FRENCH 8-POUNDER FIELD GUN “LA SURVEILLANTE”.