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$18,400.00

RARE AMES 1861 DATED BRONZE MARITIME CANNON.

SN NSN. This rare and unusual cannon probably custom made for a merchant vessel has a 2-3/4” bore, is 36” long, 39” overall with cascabel. Right cascabel is marked, “AMES CO./FOUNDERS/CHICOPEE/MASS”. Left trunnion is dated 1861 and there were never base ring or muzzle markings applied. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Smooth with bronze patina, staining and scattered small blemishes. Remnants of an old stripped black paint. Vent has iron liner which is pitted. Bore and vent are clear and bore is smooth. Accompanying stepped Naval style carriage is sound and solid and of later vintage. 4-54213 JS319 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1386

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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