UNIQUE 19TH CENTURY CAST IRON HARPOON GUN.

SN NSN. This most unusual cannon has long cast blade sight with no discernible markings. This cannon has bore just over 2”, measures 29” from base ring to muzzle and about 33” overall. Cast at breech is a partial firing mechanism that had a swivel hammer though striker is now missing. Long blade sight is over 2” high at muzzle and 21” long. Tube has appearance of a typical early 19th century banded gun with addition of most unusual breech and sight with slotted cascabel for elevation device. Cannon is mounted on a stepped naval carriage of later vintage that displays this unique gun quite well. PROVENANCE: Ed Fischer Collection, CT. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Tube is pitted overall with black paint. Bore is clear but heavily pitted with rust. Swivel hammer on breech is still functional though as noted striker and remainder of mechanism is missing. Accompanying later vintage carriage is sound and solid, iron mounted with khaki green paint to wood and black paint to furniture. 4-54137 JS235 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1436

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
	1436	$1,180.00	UNIQUE 19TH CENTURY CAST IRON HARPOON GUN. SN NSN. This most unusual cannon has long cast blade sight with no discernible markings. This cannon has bore just over 2”, measures 29” from base ring to muzzle and about 33” overall. Cast at breech is a partial firing mechanism that had a swivel hammer though striker is now missing. Long blade sight is over 2” high at muzzle and 21” long. Tube has appearance of a typical early 19th century banded gun with addition of most unusual breech and sight with slotted cascabel for elevation device. Cannon is mounted on a stepped naval carriage of later vintage that displays this unique gun quite well. PROVENANCE: Ed Fischer Collection, CT. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Tube is pitted overall with black paint. Bore is clear but heavily pitted with rust. Swivel hammer on breech is still functional though as noted striker and remainder of mechanism is missing. Accompanying later vintage carriage is sound and solid, iron mounted with khaki green paint to wood and black paint to furniture. 4-54137 JS235 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1436 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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UNIQUE 19TH CENTURY CAST IRON HARPOON GUN.