US NAVY 500-POUND BREECH LOADING CANNON SN 19 ON ORIGINAL CARRIAGE.

SN 19. This beautiful 3” rifle of the 500-pound class is a very rare survivor with few specimens known. This example is well marked “3”/RIFLE/500LBS/NO.19/anchor proof” on top of tube between trunnions. Breech is marked “ORD.DEP.U.S.N.Y. WASHINGTON”. Brass elevation screw on carriage is U.S.N.Y.W. inspected and dated 1883. Right brass hub is also Washington Navy Yard inspector marked and dated 1890. This is a great example of an early breech loading Navy gun that replaced the classic Dahlgren Boat Howitzers which could not provide the fire power of these powerful breech-loading bag guns. This gun is fully functional and breech functions well. This gun retains two restored ammunition boxes, though brass hardware appears orig as hinges are also Navy marked and dated. Rifling is crisp and discernible and this gun is ready for action. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Trunnions are pitted & markings there are weak & not discernible though other markings are excellent as can be seen in photos. Cannon appears orig & complete with only the brass hand grip to breech being accurately recast. Carriage is sound & solid as are the restored ammunition crates. Brass on gun & carriage all polished bright with patina. Carriage components have numerous small proofs & assembly letters and carriage is overall very good to fine and quite solid & functional. 4-54238 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2055

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
	2055	$40,250.00	US NAVY 500-POUND BREECH LOADING CANNON SN 19 ON ORIGINAL CARRIAGE. SN 19. This beautiful 3” rifle of the 500-pound class is a very rare survivor with few specimens known. This example is well marked “3”/RIFLE/500LBS/NO.19/anchor proof” on top of tube between trunnions. Breech is marked “ORD.DEP.U.S.N.Y. WASHINGTON”. Brass elevation screw on carriage is U.S.N.Y.W. inspected and dated 1883. Right brass hub is also Washington Navy Yard inspector marked and dated 1890. This is a great example of an early breech loading Navy gun that replaced the classic Dahlgren Boat Howitzers which could not provide the fire power of these powerful breech-loading bag guns. This gun is fully functional and breech functions well. This gun retains two restored ammunition boxes, though brass hardware appears orig as hinges are also Navy marked and dated. Rifling is crisp and discernible and this gun is ready for action. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Trunnions are pitted & markings there are weak & not discernible though other markings are excellent as can be seen in photos. Cannon appears orig & complete with only the brass hand grip to breech being accurately recast. Carriage is sound & solid as are the restored ammunition crates. Brass on gun & carriage all polished bright with patina. Carriage components have numerous small proofs & assembly letters and carriage is overall very good to fine and quite solid & functional. 4-54238 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2055 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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US NAVY 500-POUND BREECH LOADING CANNON SN 19 ON ORIGINAL CARRIAGE.