FINE BRONZE AMES MODEL 1841 SIX-POUNDER CANNON.

SN 323. This is a fine example of one of the most beautiful American Civil War cannon which saw extensive service in the Mexican and Civil Wars. This example is well marked, and is listed by registry number in Hazlett, Olmstead and Parks Field Artillery Weapons of the Civil War as inspected by James W. Ripley on August 26, 1847. This bronze six-pounder conforms to other surviving cannons with a bore of 3.67”. Cannon measures 60” from basering to muzzle and just under 66” overall. This particular tube weighs 887 lbs and is so marked. Most surviving six-pounders are government owned and this fine example with exemplary markings on the highest quality reproduction carriage would make a great addition to any institutional or private collection. There are only 15 listed Ames survivors made in 1847. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Bronze cannon tube is overall in very good to fine condition. Trunnion markings showing manufacturer and date are sharp and crisp as are weight markings on cascabel. US surcharge on top of bbl is well discerned. Muzzle markings with inspector and registry number are weak but discernible, there is no discernible rim base number noted. Carriage is sound and solid, a high quality exacting reproduction made by Steen Carriage Works, Ashland, KY. Bore and vent are clear, bore has typical erosion. 4-53742 JS237 (40,000-60,000) – Lot 1384

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	1384	$63,250.00	FINE BRONZE AMES MODEL 1841 SIX-POUNDER CANNON. SN 323. This is a fine example of one of the most beautiful American Civil War cannon which saw extensive service in the Mexican and Civil Wars. This example is well marked, and is listed by registry number in Hazlett, Olmstead and Parks Field Artillery Weapons of the Civil War as inspected by James W. Ripley on August 26, 1847. This bronze six-pounder conforms to other surviving cannons with a bore of 3.67”. Cannon measures 60” from basering to muzzle and just under 66” overall. This particular tube weighs 887 lbs and is so marked. Most surviving six-pounders are government owned and this fine example with exemplary markings on the highest quality reproduction carriage would make a great addition to any institutional or private collection. There are only 15 listed Ames survivors made in 1847. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Bronze cannon tube is overall in very good to fine condition. Trunnion markings showing manufacturer and date are sharp and crisp as are weight markings on cascabel. US surcharge on top of bbl is well discerned. Muzzle markings with inspector and registry number are weak but discernible, there is no discernible rim base number noted. Carriage is sound and solid, a high quality exacting reproduction made by Steen Carriage Works, Ashland, KY. Bore and vent are clear, bore has typical erosion. 4-53742 JS237 (40,000-60,000) – Lot 1384 Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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FINE BRONZE AMES MODEL 1841 SIX-POUNDER CANNON.