FINE LYLE LIFESAVING CANNON ON ORIGINAL CARRIAGE WITH RARE ORIGINAL BRASS FIRING MECHANISM.

SN 1469. This is a very fine example of a Lyle Lifesaving Cannon that closely copies the orig 1877 design submitted by Lt. David Lyle, US Ordnance Dept. Complete with iron mounted wood carriage with four handles and fine reproduction wooden stepped quoin for elevation. Also included in this is the model 1936 brass firing mechanism which is rarely found. Gun also retains an adapter for primer which can be removed for utilizing the 1936 device. The cannon is marked on right trunnion “U.S./L.S.S” (US Lifesaving Service). Muzzle is well marked with inspector mark, SN, date of manufacture and contractor. This wonderful survivor of the Lifesaving Service became obsolete after WWII with the advent of rockets which after that time are now used for projecting lines. It is interesting to note that rockets were first tested prior to Lyle’s design and were discounted in favor of Lyle’s most popular design that was copied by many around the world. PROVENANCE: US Lifesaving Service. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Brass is clean with yellow patina, crisp markings. Smooth, clean bore. Carriage is sound and solid with some pitting on mountings. Wood is sound and solid and retains traces of a thinning red paint. 4-54105 JS260 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 1431

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
	1431	$8,850.00	FINE LYLE LIFESAVING CANNON ON ORIGINAL CARRIAGE WITH RARE ORIGINAL BRASS FIRING MECHANISM. SN 1469. This is a very fine example of a Lyle Lifesaving Cannon that closely copies the orig 1877 design submitted by Lt. David Lyle, US Ordnance Dept. Complete with iron mounted wood carriage with four handles and fine reproduction wooden stepped quoin for elevation. Also included in this is the model 1936 brass firing mechanism which is rarely found. Gun also retains an adapter for primer which can be removed for utilizing the 1936 device. The cannon is marked on right trunnion “U.S./L.S.S” (US Lifesaving Service). Muzzle is well marked with inspector mark, SN, date of manufacture and contractor. This wonderful survivor of the Lifesaving Service became obsolete after WWII with the advent of rockets which after that time are now used for projecting lines. It is interesting to note that rockets were first tested prior to Lyle’s design and were discounted in favor of Lyle’s most popular design that was copied by many around the world. PROVENANCE: US Lifesaving Service. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Brass is clean with yellow patina, crisp markings. Smooth, clean bore. Carriage is sound and solid with some pitting on mountings. Wood is sound and solid and retains traces of a thinning red paint. 4-54105 JS260 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 1431 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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FINE LYLE LIFESAVING CANNON ON ORIGINAL CARRIAGE WITH RARE ORIGINAL BRASS FIRING MECHANISM.