INVENTOR’S MODEL OF DISAPPEARING SEACOAST GUN.

SN NSN. This complex model is made mostly of brass though there are many small steel gears, springs, levers, catches, pulleys and screws. This model is totally unmarked but is similar to several 1890s American patents. Cannon bbl in this model measures about 14-1/2″ including breech and fully extended model is about 29″; when cannon retracts and “disappears” length is reduced to less than 17″. There is a ten pound lead counter weight that can be attached via wire & pulleys that is somehow attached to visually aid the “disappearing actions” of this model. Disappearing guns relate actually to fact that carriages could retract underground on into bunkers on hillside that enable artillery to evade detection when not in use. This idea originated in the 1860s but became quite popular around the turn of the century with similar disappearing guns were utilized around the world and on various US Coastal sites. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Overall fine condition. Model appears mostly complete with no easily discerned missing parts. Elevation device and gearing are operational. Cannon locks into expanded operational position and in “disappearing” retracted mode. Metal surfaces overall have yellow brass patina under an old varnish covering on much of model. Model is mounted on a 21″ X 11″ X 5″ wood base with “faux rock face” which cannon retracts behind. Mount has stepped wood platform for swivel mounting of cannon and there is a semi-circular track that cannon transverses. 4-54115 JS327 (10,000-12,000) – Lot 1458

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
	1458	$8,260.00	INVENTOR’S MODEL OF DISAPPEARING SEACOAST GUN. SN NSN. This complex model is made mostly of brass though there are many small steel gears, springs, levers, catches, pulleys and screws. This model is totally unmarked but is similar to several 1890s American patents. Cannon bbl in this model measures about 14-1/2″ including breech and fully extended model is about 29″; when cannon retracts and “disappears” length is reduced to less than 17″. There is a ten pound lead counter weight that can be attached via wire & pulleys that is somehow attached to visually aid the “disappearing actions” of this model. Disappearing guns relate actually to fact that carriages could retract underground on into bunkers on hillside that enable artillery to evade detection when not in use. This idea originated in the 1860s but became quite popular around the turn of the century with similar disappearing guns were utilized around the world and on various US Coastal sites. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Overall fine condition. Model appears mostly complete with no easily discerned missing parts. Elevation device and gearing are operational. Cannon locks into expanded operational position and in “disappearing” retracted mode. Metal surfaces overall have yellow brass patina under an old varnish covering on much of model. Model is mounted on a 21″ X 11″ X 5″ wood base with “faux rock face” which cannon retracts behind. Mount has stepped wood platform for swivel mounting of cannon and there is a semi-circular track that cannon transverses. 4-54115 JS327 (10,000-12,000) – Lot 1458 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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INVENTOR’S MODEL OF DISAPPEARING SEACOAST GUN.