IRON ENGLISH SWIVEL GUN WITH ORIGINAL YOKE.

SN NSN. This well made swivel gun with crown in relief on top of first reinforce. This banded tapered tube measures 29” and about 34-1/2” including cascabel. 10” wide at trunnions with a 15” yoke. This is a typical gun that would be found on many maritime vessels in the late 18th century and early 19th century to protect cargos against pirates or other risks. Maritime insurers of the era such as Lloyds in London required merchant vessels to be armed with such cannon. This is a fine cannon that displays well on its orig swivel yoke that is not often retained. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good overall with heavy pitting under black paint. Bore is clear though rusted and pitted. 4-54226 JS252 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 1424

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
	1424	$4,600.00	IRON ENGLISH SWIVEL GUN WITH ORIGINAL YOKE. SN NSN. This well made swivel gun with crown in relief on top of first reinforce. This banded tapered tube measures 29” and about 34-1/2” including cascabel. 10” wide at trunnions with a 15” yoke. This is a typical gun that would be found on many maritime vessels in the late 18th century and early 19th century to protect cargos against pirates or other risks. Maritime insurers of the era such as Lloyds in London required merchant vessels to be armed with such cannon. This is a fine cannon that displays well on its orig swivel yoke that is not often retained. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good overall with heavy pitting under black paint. Bore is clear though rusted and pitted. 4-54226 JS252 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 1424 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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IRON ENGLISH SWIVEL GUN WITH ORIGINAL YOKE.