BAILEY AND PEGG CAST IRON TWO-POUNDER NAVAL CANNON.

SN NSN. This type of ship’s cannon which resembles the famous carronnade was used aboard merchantmen during the 19th century. It is known that Lloyd’s of London required certain armament to be carried aboard in order for a merchantman to receive a favorable insurance rating. Admiralty claims of the period contain numerous references to “carriage guns” in the context of establishing risks and compliance. Such cannons are relatively common today, leading to the conclusion that their use was very widespread. Most survivors are generally in poor condition with very heavy pitting and no discernible markings and no provenance. This particular cannon still exhibits a good, raised mark “B . P” below a raised crown. This gun also has most interesting history in that it was found by an American helicopter pilot during the Vietnam war about 1969 on a beach in South Vietnam that he has spotted from the air. These cannons indeed were used world wide but few have any history and at least this was a war souvenir. PROVENANCE: William “Pete” Harvey Collection. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Heavily pitted with evidence of salt water corrosion of the iron but details and markings are still well defined. Bbl has a length of 37″. 4-54106 JS137 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1421

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1421	$2,875.00	BAILEY AND PEGG CAST IRON TWO-POUNDER NAVAL CANNON. SN NSN. This type of ship’s cannon which resembles the famous carronnade was used aboard merchantmen during the 19th century. It is known that Lloyd’s of London required certain armament to be carried aboard in order for a merchantman to receive a favorable insurance rating. Admiralty claims of the period contain numerous references to “carriage guns” in the context of establishing risks and compliance. Such cannons are relatively common today, leading to the conclusion that their use was very widespread. Most survivors are generally in poor condition with very heavy pitting and no discernible markings and no provenance. This particular cannon still exhibits a good, raised mark “B . P” below a raised crown. This gun also has most interesting history in that it was found by an American helicopter pilot during the Vietnam war about 1969 on a beach in South Vietnam that he has spotted from the air. These cannons indeed were used world wide but few have any history and at least this was a war souvenir. PROVENANCE: William “Pete” Harvey Collection. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Heavily pitted with evidence of salt water corrosion of the iron but details and markings are still well defined. Bbl has a length of 37″. 4-54106 JS137 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1421 Click here to view provenance 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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BAILEY AND PEGG CAST IRON TWO-POUNDER NAVAL CANNON.