UNIQUE BRONZE EXPERIMENTAL BREECH LOADING CANNON MODEL.

SN NSN. Bronze tube measures about 19” including cascabel, bbl about 1’. Bore measures just over ¾” at muzzle. Complex internal breech is about 6” long and 3-1/2” wide with apparently very complex construction. Breech cannot be opened however to see what the firing mechanism would entail but has an apparent Martini-Henry mechanism of the 1870s however floorplate in breech does expose bore with spring loaded return mechanism. Carriage appears 20th century in construction utilizing threaded pipes with caps welded to sheet steel which measures about 3/10” thick and white metal cheek pieces welded to frame. Elevation screw mechanism still functions. This model is totally unmarked and weighs about 64.5 lbs overall and measures about 34” overall on carriage. PROVENANCE: Larry Pittman. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon bbl has bronze patina with scattered small blemishes. Spring loaded breech which moves up and down is functional. Cast iron lever on bottom of breech has good iron patina and is the only discernible part of firing mechanism that can be seen externally in this complex breech mechanism. Metal carriage is sound and solid with rust and pitting under black paint. Carriage is missing front wheels but retains a small coaster wheel attached to trail in back. 4-54177 JS238 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1465

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
	1465	$1,495.00	UNIQUE BRONZE EXPERIMENTAL BREECH LOADING CANNON MODEL. SN NSN. Bronze tube measures about 19” including cascabel, bbl about 1’. Bore measures just over ¾” at muzzle. Complex internal breech is about 6” long and 3-1/2” wide with apparently very complex construction. Breech cannot be opened however to see what the firing mechanism would entail but has an apparent Martini-Henry mechanism of the 1870s however floorplate in breech does expose bore with spring loaded return mechanism. Carriage appears 20th century in construction utilizing threaded pipes with caps welded to sheet steel which measures about 3/10” thick and white metal cheek pieces welded to frame. Elevation screw mechanism still functions. This model is totally unmarked and weighs about 64.5 lbs overall and measures about 34” overall on carriage. PROVENANCE: Larry Pittman. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon bbl has bronze patina with scattered small blemishes. Spring loaded breech which moves up and down is functional. Cast iron lever on bottom of breech has good iron patina and is the only discernible part of firing mechanism that can be seen externally in this complex breech mechanism. Metal carriage is sound and solid with rust and pitting under black paint. Carriage is missing front wheels but retains a small coaster wheel attached to trail in back. 4-54177 JS238 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1465 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 BRONZE EXPERIMENTAL BREECH LOADING CANNON MODEL.