42 MM RAPID FIRE MAXIM NORDENFELT GUN.

SN 4213. This cannon is a relic captured by Admiral Dewey’s fleet during the Spanish-American War from a Spanish vessel. This particular British made gun was manufactured in 1896 for the Spanish Navy and is marked “MAXIM NORDENFELT” / “No. 4213” / “42M/M MARK A”. This gun is missing breech mechanism and probably is one of only two of this rare gun in the United States, the second being in the city museum in Raleigh, NC which is fully functional. This particular gun came from a war memorial at Norwich University in Northfield, VT which is the oldest private military college in the United States. PROVENANCE: Norwich University. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Gray paint overall except on bronze drum-type deck mount, metal in generally good condition. Bore rifling good but needs cleaning. 4-54192 JS161 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1435

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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
	1435	$3,450.00	42 MM RAPID FIRE MAXIM NORDENFELT GUN. SN 4213. This cannon is a relic captured by Admiral Dewey’s fleet during the Spanish-American War from a Spanish vessel. This particular British made gun was manufactured in 1896 for the Spanish Navy and is marked “MAXIM NORDENFELT” / “No. 4213” / “42M/M MARK A”. This gun is missing breech mechanism and probably is one of only two of this rare gun in the United States, the second being in the city museum in Raleigh, NC which is fully functional. This particular gun came from a war memorial at Norwich University in Northfield, VT which is the oldest private military college in the United States. PROVENANCE: Norwich University. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Gray paint overall except on bronze drum-type deck mount, metal in generally good condition. Bore rifling good but needs cleaning. 4-54192 JS161 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1435 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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42 MM RAPID FIRE MAXIM NORDENFELT GUN.