REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA 4LB CANNON.

SN NSN. 3-1/4″ bore. This cannon in museum inventory is listed as a ‘Galloper’ which were small field cannons that one or two horses could gallop into position to fire case or grape with devastating effect against infantry. This cannon is mounted on a reproduction ‘Galloper’-type carriage with water bucket, grease bucket, sponge and rammer. These units that used such cannons were typically known as Horse Artillery and these units were utilized all through the 18th and 19th century. The Museum inventoried this cannon as circa 1760, but associated report from English cannon expert Bob Smith probably post dates this tube from Revolutionary War and more likely early 1800’s. The heavy paint precludes any markings or cyphers that might be present. The only discernible markings are on either trunnion which one has a high-relief letter ‘F’ and opposite trunnion appears to have the word in raised relief ‘SOLID’. The museum description states that these cannon “primarily a British weapon, our forces quickly adapted to its use and captured it.” CONDITION: Overall tube shows very heavy black paint and its difficult to ascertain the surface of the tube exactly. However, where paint has chipped the surface is heavily pitted. The bore is also pitted. Accompanying reproduction carriage has severe wood rot on spokes of wheels that has to be replaced, otherwise it appears sound. The cannon accouterments are all in very good condition. 4-50989 JS175 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 1468

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
	1468	$5,175.00	REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA 4LB CANNON. SN NSN. 3-1/4″ bore. This cannon in museum inventory is listed as a ‘Galloper’ which were small field cannons that one or two horses could gallop into position to fire case or grape with devastating effect against infantry. This cannon is mounted on a reproduction ‘Galloper’-type carriage with water bucket, grease bucket, sponge and rammer. These units that used such cannons were typically known as Horse Artillery and these units were utilized all through the 18th and 19th century. The Museum inventoried this cannon as circa 1760, but associated report from English cannon expert Bob Smith probably post dates this tube from Revolutionary War and more likely early 1800’s. The heavy paint precludes any markings or cyphers that might be present. The only discernible markings are on either trunnion which one has a high-relief letter ‘F’ and opposite trunnion appears to have the word in raised relief ‘SOLID’. The museum description states that these cannon “primarily a British weapon, our forces quickly adapted to its use and captured it.” CONDITION: Overall tube shows very heavy black paint and its difficult to ascertain the surface of the tube exactly. However, where paint has chipped the surface is heavily pitted. The bore is also pitted. Accompanying reproduction carriage has severe wood rot on spokes of wheels that has to be replaced, otherwise it appears sound. The cannon accouterments are all in very good condition. 4-50989 JS175 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 1468 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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REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA 4LB CANNON.