AMES MODEL 1841 BRONZE 6-POUNDER GUN ON ORIGINAL CARRIAGE.

SN 131. This is a wonderful 6-pounder with great color on orig carriage with only the trail wood that is not orig, however all of the irons are orig and correct. This may be the only orig carriage of its type in extant. Cannon is marked “131 JWR” on muzzle face. “N.P. AMES” / “FOUNDER” / “SPRINGFIELD MASS” is found on left trunnion and right trunnion is dated “1844”. Carriage cheek pieces are Watervliet Arsenal marked and dated 1843. Consignor states, “This piece is believed to be one of a pair of 6-pounders which appear in the official Ordnance Returns for Fort Adams during the mid-1800s. The Fort is in Newport, R.I. The piece was acquired from a Newport private LLC in 1978, where it and a twin had apparently been placed after being “disposed of” by the Fort. The twin is now in the possession of the Newport Artillery company. The carriage of the piece is all orig except for the trail, in which only the wood has been replaced. All of the metal is in excellent condition. Wheels are orig and one has had wood restoration. This may be the only orig carriage of its type in existence. It is currently painted gray, except for the metal parts which are gloss black. PROVENANCE: Ft. Adams, Newport, RI; Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Typical surface with numerous small blemishes, markings are all discernible as can be seen in photos. Carriage is solid and painted as described. 4-54193 (50,000-70,000) – Lot 2044

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2044	$92,000.00	AMES MODEL 1841 BRONZE 6-POUNDER GUN ON ORIGINAL CARRIAGE. SN 131. This is a wonderful 6-pounder with great color on orig carriage with only the trail wood that is not orig, however all of the irons are orig and correct. This may be the only orig carriage of its type in extant. Cannon is marked “131 JWR” on muzzle face. “N.P. AMES” / “FOUNDER” / “SPRINGFIELD MASS” is found on left trunnion and right trunnion is dated “1844”. Carriage cheek pieces are Watervliet Arsenal marked and dated 1843. Consignor states, “This piece is believed to be one of a pair of 6-pounders which appear in the official Ordnance Returns for Fort Adams during the mid-1800s. The Fort is in Newport, R.I. The piece was acquired from a Newport private LLC in 1978, where it and a twin had apparently been placed after being “disposed of” by the Fort. The twin is now in the possession of the Newport Artillery company. The carriage of the piece is all orig except for the trail, in which only the wood has been replaced. All of the metal is in excellent condition. Wheels are orig and one has had wood restoration. This may be the only orig carriage of its type in existence. It is currently painted gray, except for the metal parts which are gloss black. PROVENANCE: Ft. Adams, Newport, RI; Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Typical surface with numerous small blemishes, markings are all discernible as can be seen in photos. Carriage is solid and painted as described. 4-54193 (50,000-70,000) – Lot 2044 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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AMES MODEL 1841 BRONZE 6-POUNDER GUN ON ORIGINAL CARRIAGE.