1796 DATED ENGLISH BRONZE THREE–POUNDER.

SN 26. This beautiful bronze tube with excellent patina was made by Francis Kinman in 1796 and so dated. First reinforce bears the monogram of George III and the chase, the cipher of Charles, 1st Marquess Cornwallis, Master General of the Ordnance 1795-1801; both surrounded by the garter, and both in relief. Base ring is inscribed, “F. KINMAN 1796”. This gun has foundry number “XXVI” found in relief on second reinforce. Same foundry number is found in Arabic numerals on underside of first reinforce. The weight is stamped “2:2:15” which translates to about 295 lbs. Bbl length is 42” from base ring to muzzle and about 47” overall. This tube has been rifled to about 3.2” (80 mm) bore with 8 lands and grooves. It is most interesting that in all of the British experimental rifling information we can find there is nothing in this caliber. However, the Confederates did indeed produce 3.3” rifled cannon. Not withstanding the rifling this is a regulation English three-pounder made for military service with spectacular markings that would be difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: Robert Nittolo, NJ. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall with dark bronze patina. Markings are all crisp and discernible as can be seen in photos. Accompanying older stepped carriage lacks hardware other than two heavy brass ring bolts and one rear wrought iron carrying ring wooden naval carriage is sound and solid, fits trunnions well though missing caps. 4-54212 JS234 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1407

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
	1407	$25,300.00	1796 DATED ENGLISH BRONZE THREE–POUNDER. SN 26. This beautiful bronze tube with excellent patina was made by Francis Kinman in 1796 and so dated. First reinforce bears the monogram of George III and the chase, the cipher of Charles, 1st Marquess Cornwallis, Master General of the Ordnance 1795-1801; both surrounded by the garter, and both in relief. Base ring is inscribed, “F. KINMAN 1796”. This gun has foundry number “XXVI” found in relief on second reinforce. Same foundry number is found in Arabic numerals on underside of first reinforce. The weight is stamped “2:2:15” which translates to about 295 lbs. Bbl length is 42” from base ring to muzzle and about 47” overall. This tube has been rifled to about 3.2” (80 mm) bore with 8 lands and grooves. It is most interesting that in all of the British experimental rifling information we can find there is nothing in this caliber. However, the Confederates did indeed produce 3.3” rifled cannon. Not withstanding the rifling this is a regulation English three-pounder made for military service with spectacular markings that would be difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: Robert Nittolo, NJ. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall with dark bronze patina. Markings are all crisp and discernible as can be seen in photos. Accompanying older stepped carriage lacks hardware other than two heavy brass ring bolts and one rear wrought iron carrying ring wooden naval carriage is sound and solid, fits trunnions well though missing caps. 4-54212 JS234 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1407 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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1796 DATED ENGLISH BRONZE THREE–POUNDER.