RARE HUNT BRONZE LIFESAVING CANNON.

SN NSN. Edmund S. Hunt’s patented line-throwing cannon was tested by David Lyle for US Government in 1878. His cannon was quite similar to Lyle’s design though Mr. Hunt’s invention had a lighter bbl with larger bore. This particular tube is 18” long, about 23” including breech with a 3-1/2” bore only ¼” thick wall at muzzle. There are no easily discernible marks on this bronze bbl or iron mounting bracket. Including bracket gun is 29” overall and brackets are 8” wide. During the late 19th century among the most important life saving devices a ship could have was a life saving cannon which shot a projectile with an attached line such that a distressed person could be pulled to safety. Life saving stations were set up all along the American coast and such cannons were deployed there and on many maritime vessels of all types. Mr Hunt, like others vied for government contracts but one was never awarded and surviving examples of his patent are quite rare. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Overall tube has chocolate/red patina with more yellow patina to breech. There are numerous small scratches, scuffs and blemishes as can be seen in photos. Bore is smooth and would clean nicely. Iron cleat for attachment is pitted and rusted overall, still retaining two of its similarly rusted bolts. 4-54131 JS245 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1432

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
	1432	$2,300.00	RARE HUNT BRONZE LIFESAVING CANNON. SN NSN. Edmund S. Hunt’s patented line-throwing cannon was tested by David Lyle for US Government in 1878. His cannon was quite similar to Lyle’s design though Mr. Hunt’s invention had a lighter bbl with larger bore. This particular tube is 18” long, about 23” including breech with a 3-1/2” bore only ¼” thick wall at muzzle. There are no easily discernible marks on this bronze bbl or iron mounting bracket. Including bracket gun is 29” overall and brackets are 8” wide. During the late 19th century among the most important life saving devices a ship could have was a life saving cannon which shot a projectile with an attached line such that a distressed person could be pulled to safety. Life saving stations were set up all along the American coast and such cannons were deployed there and on many maritime vessels of all types. Mr Hunt, like others vied for government contracts but one was never awarded and surviving examples of his patent are quite rare. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Overall tube has chocolate/red patina with more yellow patina to breech. There are numerous small scratches, scuffs and blemishes as can be seen in photos. Bore is smooth and would clean nicely. Iron cleat for attachment is pitted and rusted overall, still retaining two of its similarly rusted bolts. 4-54131 JS245 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1432 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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RARE HUNT BRONZE LIFESAVING CANNON.