RARE 1860 CYRUS ALGER 700 POUND CIVILIAN SHIP’S GUN.

SN NSN. This is a rare cannon of which no more than two or three examples are known. Originally this gun was rifled but now has a 2-1/2″ smooth bore. This gun has pleasing simplistic lines of other Civil War era American Dahlgren naval cannon. Markings are weak but overall cannon has fine aesthetic look and would display beautifully in lawn or garden. PROVENANCE: Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY. Kenneth Smith, Staten Island, NY. Jim Ivey, Staten Island, NY. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Pitted overall with iron patina, carriage is poor with rot and needs to be restored for continued use. 4-54188 JS282 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 1400

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
	1400	$6,900.00	RARE 1860 CYRUS ALGER 700 POUND CIVILIAN SHIP’S GUN. SN NSN. This is a rare cannon of which no more than two or three examples are known. Originally this gun was rifled but now has a 2-1/2″ smooth bore. This gun has pleasing simplistic lines of other Civil War era American Dahlgren naval cannon. Markings are weak but overall cannon has fine aesthetic look and would display beautifully in lawn or garden. PROVENANCE: Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY. Kenneth Smith, Staten Island, NY. Jim Ivey, Staten Island, NY. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Pitted overall with iron patina, carriage is poor with rot and needs to be restored for continued use. 4-54188 JS282 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 1400 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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RARE 1860 CYRUS ALGER 700 POUND CIVILIAN SHIP’S GUN.