US NAVY BREECH LOADING 350 POUND HOWITZER ON ORIGINAL CARRIAGE.

SN 18?. This scarce 3” bag gun appears orig and complete including carriage which is iron and bronze construction with wood spoke wheels. Muzzle end to trail end is just under 8’ and wheel to wheel about 42” wide. Breech and elevation mechanisms are complete and working. 45” bbl which weighs about 350 lbs makes for a good manageable shooter that is easily maneuvered. PROVENANCE: Jeff Stafford, Coatesville, PA. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Tube overall is smooth with pitting and black paint. Markings are weak and only partially discernible. Bore has well defined rifling though pitted with lead fouling from when recently shot. Breech mechanism functions well and appears orig. Latch is replaced and brass handle is possibly recast. Carriage appears all orig and left inner brass hub is nicely marked and inspected “1890” as can be seen in photos. Carriage bronze mountings all with old cleaning have a dull patina. Iron portions of carriage are painted black, matching bbl and breech. Bronze breech components have matching cleaned patina to carriage. Adjustable sights are well made replicas. 4-54237 JS240 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1391

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
	1391	$29,900.00	US NAVY BREECH LOADING 350 POUND HOWITZER ON ORIGINAL CARRIAGE. SN 18?. This scarce 3” bag gun appears orig and complete including carriage which is iron and bronze construction with wood spoke wheels. Muzzle end to trail end is just under 8’ and wheel to wheel about 42” wide. Breech and elevation mechanisms are complete and working. 45” bbl which weighs about 350 lbs makes for a good manageable shooter that is easily maneuvered. PROVENANCE: Jeff Stafford, Coatesville, PA. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Tube overall is smooth with pitting and black paint. Markings are weak and only partially discernible. Bore has well defined rifling though pitted with lead fouling from when recently shot. Breech mechanism functions well and appears orig. Latch is replaced and brass handle is possibly recast. Carriage appears all orig and left inner brass hub is nicely marked and inspected “1890” as can be seen in photos. Carriage bronze mountings all with old cleaning have a dull patina. Iron portions of carriage are painted black, matching bbl and breech. Bronze breech components have matching cleaned patina to carriage. Adjustable sights are well made replicas. 4-54237 JS240 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1391 Video: Cannon Target Practice: Navy Breechloading Rifle of 350 lbs Video: Cannon Firing: Navy Breechloading Rifle 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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US NAVY BREECH LOADING 350 POUND HOWITZER ON ORIGINAL CARRIAGE.