UNIQUE AND EXCEPTIONAL ARMSTRONG MODEL CANNON WITH GRAVITY RECOIL CARRIAGE.

SN NSN. This is no doubt among the finest models in this collection. Precisely machined with gravity recoil carriage that was probably never produced on a field carriage. Another most unusual feature of this carriage was that the bbl could be moved side to side with a transversing screw device instead of having to move the trail; this feature was way ahead of its time and I don’t believe it truly came into production commonly until the 20th century. This working model exhibits a 13-1/4″ bbl, 15-1/2″ overall. Screw in breech is over 2″ long and finely threaded. It is interesting to note that this working model exhibits well defined scale rifling in bbl. Gravity recoil carriage has 11 small bolts on each of its 4-1/2″ angled edges. Armstrong rifles which were introduced about 1860 were among the best, most popular artillery used throughout the world including the Confederate States which had the luxury to use many of these guns in early Naval combat. Gravity recoil carriage though known and used on naval vessels there is no known use on the field carriage other than this exquisite, finely detailed armorer’s quality model. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall. Model measures about 23″ long and about 12-1/2″ hub to hub with wheels just over 9″. Iron and steel surfaces are smooth with scattered staining and pitting, damascene lines can be seen in bbl but none of the reinforces. Gun appears functional and complete with operational breech, elevation, recoil and the transverse motion device. 4-54172 JS288 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 1454

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1454	$6,325.00	UNIQUE AND EXCEPTIONAL ARMSTRONG MODEL CANNON WITH GRAVITY RECOIL CARRIAGE. SN NSN. This is no doubt among the finest models in this collection. Precisely machined with gravity recoil carriage that was probably never produced on a field carriage. Another most unusual feature of this carriage was that the bbl could be moved side to side with a transversing screw device instead of having to move the trail; this feature was way ahead of its time and I don’t believe it truly came into production commonly until the 20th century. This working model exhibits a 13-1/4″ bbl, 15-1/2″ overall. Screw in breech is over 2″ long and finely threaded. It is interesting to note that this working model exhibits well defined scale rifling in bbl. Gravity recoil carriage has 11 small bolts on each of its 4-1/2″ angled edges. Armstrong rifles which were introduced about 1860 were among the best, most popular artillery used throughout the world including the Confederate States which had the luxury to use many of these guns in early Naval combat. Gravity recoil carriage though known and used on naval vessels there is no known use on the field carriage other than this exquisite, finely detailed armorer’s quality model. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall. Model measures about 23″ long and about 12-1/2″ hub to hub with wheels just over 9″. Iron and steel surfaces are smooth with scattered staining and pitting, damascene lines can be seen in bbl but none of the reinforces. Gun appears functional and complete with operational breech, elevation, recoil and the transverse motion device. 4-54172 JS288 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 1454 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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UNIQUE AND EXCEPTIONAL ARMSTRONG MODEL CANNON WITH GRAVITY RECOIL CARRIAGE.