2102

$9,200.00

FINE 8-GAUGE 18″ “STRONG” YACHT CANNON ON ORIGINAL MAHOGANY CARRIAGE.

This is a fine example of a fully functional bronze salute cannon made by “L.T. SNOW, NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT”. Cannon is mounted on original, polished mahogany carriage with functioning elevation. 8-gauge blank shotgun shells are readily available, from Springfield Arsenal LLC as well as other sources. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon and carriage are very good to fine overall. Mechanism functions, including extractor. Markings are especially crisp & well-discerned with a central device of an American eagle with “L.T. SNOW. / THE ‘STRONG’ CANNON. / -M’F’R-” & “NEW HAVEN, CONN. / U.S.A.” surrounding eagle. Fine condition of markings is due to bbl has apparently never been polished-quite unusual for these old bronze yacht-guns. Original lanyard cord is present but a bit rotted and needs to be reattached. Cannon with carriage measure 20″ overall, 11″ wide, about 12″ high, bbl is 18″ and weighs 20lbs, entire cannon and carriage weigh 28.5lbs. 4-54143 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2102

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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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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