19th CENTURY AFGHAN SEVEN-POUNDER RIFLED MOUNTAIN GUN.

SN NSN. This well made apparently steel rifled cannon is a close copy of the British rifled muzzle loading mountain gun which saw hard service in the British frontier campaigns in Africa, India and Afghanistan. The Afghanis must have liked this compact, fairly lightweight cannon that could be transported by mule in rough terrain that the Brits used against them. Originally a mule would carry the tube and carriage broken down would be carried by other mules. This cannon made in Kabul has the Afghani national emblem still seen on today’s flags surrounded by garter emulating a British cipher though with Afghan text. Cannon is 37” long, about 40” including cascabel. 3” bore has three large lands and three small grooves. Forward of slotted cascabel is a round slot for rear adjustable sight and front sight is mounted on a raised block. This is a fine example of an Afghan made rifled cannon that was well suited for use in the rough Afghan terrain. Cannon is mounted on a more recent wood naval style carriage and would originally have had a two-wheeled steel pack carriage. A reproduction zinc studded projectile is included with this lot. PROVENANCE: Purchased in a Kabul scrap yard by and American Army Special Forces officer. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall, cleaned with pitting. Markings are crisp and well discerned. Machining marks are still present where turned with scattered markings; “8” stamped on its side at muzzle face, cascabel and midsection on right side which is possibly the number of this tube. Bore has well defined rifling though pitted and rusted. Orig brass vent has a newer white metal sleeve that will accept a standard sized friction primer. Accompanying carriage is for display only and is sound and solid. 4-54199 JS236 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1425

Video: “AA” Cannon Firing Demonstration

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
	1425	$2,875.00	19th CENTURY AFGHAN SEVEN-POUNDER RIFLED MOUNTAIN GUN. SN NSN. This well made apparently steel rifled cannon is a close copy of the British rifled muzzle loading mountain gun which saw hard service in the British frontier campaigns in Africa, India and Afghanistan. The Afghanis must have liked this compact, fairly lightweight cannon that could be transported by mule in rough terrain that the Brits used against them. Originally a mule would carry the tube and carriage broken down would be carried by other mules. This cannon made in Kabul has the Afghani national emblem still seen on today’s flags surrounded by garter emulating a British cipher though with Afghan text. Cannon is 37” long, about 40” including cascabel. 3” bore has three large lands and three small grooves. Forward of slotted cascabel is a round slot for rear adjustable sight and front sight is mounted on a raised block. This is a fine example of an Afghan made rifled cannon that was well suited for use in the rough Afghan terrain. Cannon is mounted on a more recent wood naval style carriage and would originally have had a two-wheeled steel pack carriage. A reproduction zinc studded projectile is included with this lot. PROVENANCE: Purchased in a Kabul scrap yard by and American Army Special Forces officer. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall, cleaned with pitting. Markings are crisp and well discerned. Machining marks are still present where turned with scattered markings; “8” stamped on its side at muzzle face, cascabel and midsection on right side which is possibly the number of this tube. Bore has well defined rifling though pitted and rusted. Orig brass vent has a newer white metal sleeve that will accept a standard sized friction primer. Accompanying carriage is for display only and is sound and solid. 4-54199 JS236 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1425 Video: “AA” Cannon Firing Demonstration 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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19th CENTURY AFGHAN SEVEN-POUNDER RIFLED MOUNTAIN GUN.