2056

$40,250.00

1893 KRUPP BREECHLOADING MOUNTAIN GUN SN 9.

65mm Krupp Mountain Howitzer made in 1893 and is so marked on the breech. It is also marked by a brass plate on the left side of the carriage “FRIED. KRUPP/ESSEN A/R. NO 9″ indicating this is SN 9. This is also indicated on the breech. This is the only survivor of this particular type of Krupp cannon that we’re aware of. Accessories include prolong handle, vent pick and loading rammer. The removable, two-section percussion firing lock will accept blank starter pistol cartridges which ignite the powder charge very reliably. Tube is 41″ long, trunnions 10″ wide, and the width hub to hub is 36″. Overall length is 70”. Height with wheels is 33-1/2″, and carriage only is 13″ high. Carriage is green enamel painted steel with leather retention straps and buckles intact and serviceable. Axle housing is steel, wheels are wood with brass hubs and steel tires. Breech mechanism is well greased and moves freely. This weapon appears fully serviceable. These guns were made to be “portable” to mountainous terrain by being able to be readily disassembled, packed onto mules or horses as components, and then reassembled at whatever position they were to be employed. As such, these are perfect for the modern collector who desires a quality made piece which is also easily “rolled” by one man. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Tube retains over 90% of black enamel finish. Wooden wheels and carriage are repainted green with over 90% coverage. Axle is black enamel. Brass hubs are fairly bright with steel retention bolts. Bore has strong rifling. 4-54233 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2056

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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