LARGE BRASS BREECH LOADING SALUTE CANNON.

SN NSN. This is an extremely high quality salute cannon made for use aboard a large yacht. Breech mechanism operates and firing mechanism cocks as lanyard is pulled. Breech is equipped with a chamber adapter which permits the use of 10-gauge cartridges which are commercially available. Very large brass cartridges which the cannon was design to fire are no longer manufactured. Brass bbl is mounted on its orig mahogany carriage with brass fittings. This cannon was test fired each 4th of July to ensure it still functioned as designed. This is a large, extremely well made functioning model with a precise breech mechanism that functions well. Cannon measures 30-1/2″ overall with a 1.25″ bore. PROVENANCE: Waldorf, MD Antique Shop, Sams Family. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Yellow patina over old polish. Bbl and carriage are fine overall. Extractor lever no longer functions however. 4-54102 JS130 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1437

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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
	1437	$11,800.00	LARGE BRASS BREECH LOADING SALUTE CANNON. SN NSN. This is an extremely high quality salute cannon made for use aboard a large yacht. Breech mechanism operates and firing mechanism cocks as lanyard is pulled. Breech is equipped with a chamber adapter which permits the use of 10-gauge cartridges which are commercially available. Very large brass cartridges which the cannon was design to fire are no longer manufactured. Brass bbl is mounted on its orig mahogany carriage with brass fittings. This cannon was test fired each 4th of July to ensure it still functioned as designed. This is a large, extremely well made functioning model with a precise breech mechanism that functions well. Cannon measures 30-1/2″ overall with a 1.25″ bore. PROVENANCE: Waldorf, MD Antique Shop, Sams Family. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Yellow patina over old polish. Bbl and carriage are fine overall. Extractor lever no longer functions however. 4-54102 JS130 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1437 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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LARGE BRASS BREECH LOADING SALUTE CANNON.