EXCEPTIONAL CIVIL WAR 24-POUND US FLANK HOWITZER MADE IN 1863.

24-pound flank Howitzers were first made in the late 1840’s by several manufacturers. Only 50 were made by Cyrus Alger during the Civil War. However, total production of flank Howitzers from the 1840’s through the Civil War was about 600 cannon, of which many have survived. Most survivors are displayed outside or as part of monuments, many with markings which are no longer discernible. This particular tube is no doubt the finest survivor in condition not much different than when it was made, at least externally, with very fine markings. PROVENANCE: College in Cedar Rapids, IA; Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Smooth surfaces painted black. Markings are as crisp & fine as found on any Civil War cannon. No. 1452 (foundry number) found on rimbase just above right trunnion. Muzzle is marked “C. A. & Co. (Cyrus Alger & Co, Boston, Massachusetts) 1488(lbs), 1863, T. J. R. (Inspector Thomas Jackson Rodman), No. 305 (registry number).” Bore is smooth with rust & pitting, vent is plugged. Original tool & lathe marks are visible on tube, none better. This cannon had been stored indoors since the war. 4-54221 (15,000-30,000) – Lot 2041

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	2041	$31,625.00	EXCEPTIONAL CIVIL WAR 24-POUND US FLANK HOWITZER MADE IN 1863. 24-pound flank Howitzers were first made in the late 1840’s by several manufacturers. Only 50 were made by Cyrus Alger during the Civil War. However, total production of flank Howitzers from the 1840’s through the Civil War was about 600 cannon, of which many have survived. Most survivors are displayed outside or as part of monuments, many with markings which are no longer discernible. This particular tube is no doubt the finest survivor in condition not much different than when it was made, at least externally, with very fine markings. PROVENANCE: College in Cedar Rapids, IA; Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Smooth surfaces painted black. Markings are as crisp & fine as found on any Civil War cannon. No. 1452 (foundry number) found on rimbase just above right trunnion. Muzzle is marked “C. A. & Co. (Cyrus Alger & Co, Boston, Massachusetts) 1488(lbs), 1863, T. J. R. (Inspector Thomas Jackson Rodman), No. 305 (registry number).” Bore is smooth with rust & pitting, vent is plugged. Original tool & lathe marks are visible on tube, none better. This cannon had been stored indoors since the war. 4-54221 (15,000-30,000) – Lot 2041 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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EXCEPTIONAL CIVIL WAR 24-POUND US FLANK HOWITZER MADE IN 1863.