ALEXIS HEBERT RAPID-FIRE ROTARY WATER COOLED PERCUSSION CANNON MODEL.

SN NSN. This working model is quite complex and is found in a wooden box along with a set of Hebert’s personal drafting tools. Hebert was an inventor with several patents and one such patent document for railroad car coupling (patent no. 104306) is also included in lot. A full size version of this cannon was demonstrated by Mr. Hebert in 1862 advertising “TWELVE SHOTS IN HALF A MINUTE” and “Loaded and Fired while Retreating!”. The model is fully functional; when the lever is cycled the entire cylinder with 12 chambers moves rearward to disengage the gas seal from bbl, rotates to align the next chamber with bbl, then moves forward to reengage the bbl gas seal again. The same type of motion is used in the late 19th century Russian Nagant revolver. There is no patent easily found on this cannon but it probably could exist. Hebert did write to the War Department but no official response can be found (see photos). Alexis Hebert was born December 21, 1815 and died November 12, 1890 and is buried in Malone, NY. This is a wonderful and complex model made by a highly skilled engineer and craftsman. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Model appears complete and functional though wooden platform carriage has at least one glued repair. Most metal parts are smooth with patina, scattered stains and rust as can be seen in photos. Cannon and carriage measure about 16″ overall with bbl measuring about 7″. Associated box and drafting tools are good overall with custom crafted box having typical bruised and blemishes from storage though nicely protecting the model inside which fits exactly in all dimensions inside box. 4-54085 JS126 (5,000-6,000) – Lot 1448

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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
	1448	$4,130.00	ALEXIS HEBERT RAPID-FIRE ROTARY WATER COOLED PERCUSSION CANNON MODEL. SN NSN. This working model is quite complex and is found in a wooden box along with a set of Hebert’s personal drafting tools. Hebert was an inventor with several patents and one such patent document for railroad car coupling (patent no. 104306) is also included in lot. A full size version of this cannon was demonstrated by Mr. Hebert in 1862 advertising “TWELVE SHOTS IN HALF A MINUTE” and “Loaded and Fired while Retreating!”. The model is fully functional; when the lever is cycled the entire cylinder with 12 chambers moves rearward to disengage the gas seal from bbl, rotates to align the next chamber with bbl, then moves forward to reengage the bbl gas seal again. The same type of motion is used in the late 19th century Russian Nagant revolver. There is no patent easily found on this cannon but it probably could exist. Hebert did write to the War Department but no official response can be found (see photos). Alexis Hebert was born December 21, 1815 and died November 12, 1890 and is buried in Malone, NY. This is a wonderful and complex model made by a highly skilled engineer and craftsman. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Model appears complete and functional though wooden platform carriage has at least one glued repair. Most metal parts are smooth with patina, scattered stains and rust as can be seen in photos. Cannon and carriage measure about 16″ overall with bbl measuring about 7″. Associated box and drafting tools are good overall with custom crafted box having typical bruised and blemishes from storage though nicely protecting the model inside which fits exactly in all dimensions inside box. 4-54085 JS126 (5,000-6,000) – Lot 1448 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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ALEXIS HEBERT RAPID-FIRE ROTARY WATER COOLED PERCUSSION CANNON MODEL.