SPANISH AMERICAN WAR FILIPINO GAS PIPE CANNON.

SN NSN. This is an interesting relic of the Moro insurrection that started in 1901 and kept US troops under John Pershing at bay for 10 long years. Cannon gets its name from the length of gas pipe or actually any kind of pipe that could have been found. Pipe is sealed at one end and bound like a bbl with heavy wood with heavy bbl staves which were cast and screwed into place. This ingenious weapon was probably more functional than a Lantaka as the bore of the pipe is a lot smoother and has a larger width in this case of 2” though the principal projectiles were any bits and pieces of glass, nuts, bolts, rocks or any metal object that would fit the bore. “Trunnions” are made from heavy iron round stock that is curved around pipe. Bannerman advertised these weapons in the early 20th century as relics of this insurrection. We have never seen another one of these intriguing relics offered before. PROVENANCE: Bannermans. John Brown’s Armory, Rochester, PA. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: 48” long, about 5” dia and 15” “trunnions” or handles. Very good to fine overall. Iron still retains black paint over pitting. Fastening screws range from brass to iron. Bore of pipe is pitted but clear. Vent is found about 1’ from breech with possibly an earlier vent at breech filled and repaired with a strip of brass nailed in place. 4-54140 JS259 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1441

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
	1441	$2,875.00	SPANISH AMERICAN WAR FILIPINO GAS PIPE CANNON. SN NSN. This is an interesting relic of the Moro insurrection that started in 1901 and kept US troops under John Pershing at bay for 10 long years. Cannon gets its name from the length of gas pipe or actually any kind of pipe that could have been found. Pipe is sealed at one end and bound like a bbl with heavy wood with heavy bbl staves which were cast and screwed into place. This ingenious weapon was probably more functional than a Lantaka as the bore of the pipe is a lot smoother and has a larger width in this case of 2” though the principal projectiles were any bits and pieces of glass, nuts, bolts, rocks or any metal object that would fit the bore. “Trunnions” are made from heavy iron round stock that is curved around pipe. Bannerman advertised these weapons in the early 20th century as relics of this insurrection. We have never seen another one of these intriguing relics offered before. PROVENANCE: Bannermans. John Brown’s Armory, Rochester, PA. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: 48” long, about 5” dia and 15” “trunnions” or handles. Very good to fine overall. Iron still retains black paint over pitting. Fastening screws range from brass to iron. Bore of pipe is pitted but clear. Vent is found about 1’ from breech with possibly an earlier vent at breech filled and repaired with a strip of brass nailed in place. 4-54140 JS259 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1441 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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SPANISH AMERICAN WAR FILIPINO GAS PIPE CANNON.