MASSIVE 5-TON PATTERN 1844 8-INCH COLUMBIAD SEACOAST SIEGE GUN.

SN NSN. Of the 61 8″ Columbiads, pattern 1844 made by Cyrus Alger & Co., only 21 survived and this is the only example in private hands. This gun is beautifully marked and at a mere 5 tons of unique American history would make a marvelous addition to any collection where one could brag that my gun is bigger than your gun. This gun conforms to other guns of pattern measuring 119″, 124″ including cascabel. These seacoast Columbiads were America’s first line of defense against naval attack as these guns could easily sink most any vessel coming close enough to take direct shots and that is the reason most all harbors in the world had forts. This particular gun is marked on muzzle face “B.H.” (for ordnance inspector Benjamin Huger who later became a Confederate General) and registry number “44”. Left trunnion is dated “1855” right trunnion is marked, “C.A. & CO / BOSTON”. Breech is marked with weight of 9,105 lbs. *SPECIAL NOTE* This cannon is not at our facilities. It currently resides on the front lawn of John Morris’ home in Springfield, VA, 703-309-0228. It is illustrated and described here and can only be viewed at the above address. If you wish to view it, please call John Morris to set up a mutually convenient appointment to examine. Mr. Morris also has an extraordinary depth of knowledge of cannons in general, and in addition to viewing the cannon in person, it will provide you an opportunity to speak with him and access any information that may be helpful to you regarding the cannon. This cannon will stay on Mr. Morris’ lawn until such time the winning bidder has paid for his purchase and made arrangements for the pickup of the cannon. Mr. Morris is experienced in moving heavy cannons and will advise and assist buyer or buyer’s carrier in loading them on vehicles for highway transportation. To repeat, this cannon cannot be previewed at the auction site. PROVENANCE: Allentown, PA LLC; Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Pitted overall but markings all discernible as can be seen in photographs. 4-54190 (35,000-60,000) – Lot 2043

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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
	2043	$36,800.00	MASSIVE 5-TON PATTERN 1844 8-INCH COLUMBIAD SEACOAST SIEGE GUN. SN NSN. Of the 61 8″ Columbiads, pattern 1844 made by Cyrus Alger & Co., only 21 survived and this is the only example in private hands. This gun is beautifully marked and at a mere 5 tons of unique American history would make a marvelous addition to any collection where one could brag that my gun is bigger than your gun. This gun conforms to other guns of pattern measuring 119″, 124″ including cascabel. These seacoast Columbiads were America’s first line of defense against naval attack as these guns could easily sink most any vessel coming close enough to take direct shots and that is the reason most all harbors in the world had forts. This particular gun is marked on muzzle face “B.H.” (for ordnance inspector Benjamin Huger who later became a Confederate General) and registry number “44”. Left trunnion is dated “1855” right trunnion is marked, “C.A. & CO / BOSTON”. Breech is marked with weight of 9,105 lbs. *SPECIAL NOTE* This cannon is not at our facilities. It currently resides on the front lawn of John Morris’ home in Springfield, VA, 703-309-0228. It is illustrated and described here and can only be viewed at the above address. If you wish to view it, please call John Morris to set up a mutually convenient appointment to examine. Mr. Morris also has an extraordinary depth of knowledge of cannons in general, and in addition to viewing the cannon in person, it will provide you an opportunity to speak with him and access any information that may be helpful to you regarding the cannon. This cannon will stay on Mr. Morris’ lawn until such time the winning bidder has paid for his purchase and made arrangements for the pickup of the cannon. Mr. Morris is experienced in moving heavy cannons and will advise and assist buyer or buyer’s carrier in loading them on vehicles for highway transportation. To repeat, this cannon cannot be previewed at the auction site. PROVENANCE: Allentown, PA LLC; Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Pitted overall but markings all discernible as can be seen in photographs. 4-54190 (35,000-60,000) – Lot 2043 Click here to view provenance 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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MASSIVE 5-TON PATTERN 1844 8-INCH COLUMBIAD SEACOAST SIEGE GUN.