FINE BRITISH WAR OF 1812 ERA BRONZE 3-LB MOUNTAIN GUN.

This beautifully patinaed cannon measures 39″ overall with a 28″ bbl length and a bore of 2-3/4″. Cannon was made at the Royal Brass Foundry and dated 1808. A large cypher of King George III appears on 1st reinforce and the monogram of John Pitt, II Earl of Chatham, Master General of Ordnance is on the chase. John Pitt was the older brother to William Pitt the Younger who became Prime Minister under King George III during the Revolutionary War and his father William Pitt the 1st was well known before the Revolution and was also Prime Minister under King George II. Bbl is also proofed for British Military acceptance with broad arrow. Weight is marked in quarter weights on breech below cascabel “2.0.26” which translates to 250 lbs. This beautiful tube, which was obsolete in the 1890’s, was one of a pair given as a diplomatic gift to the Kenyan Government, mounted on later all steel screw-gun carriages and specially fitted trunnion caps were placed on this gun to fit. These trunnion caps could be removed if desired. This cannon has not been researched through the registers at the Tower of London, however, the proof registers do exist from 1779-1830 and based on the weight and registry no. “LVIII” cut into reinforce could provide gun’s proofing history. PROVENANCE: Joel Morrow; Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon is fine overall with crisp, easily discerned markings as can be seen in photos. The added trunnion covers are exactly fit, are pinned in placed & do not detract from overall esthetics. Cannon is mounted on a wooden stepped carriage of later vintage which measures about 30″ x 18″. 4-54217 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2061

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
	2061	$16,100.00	FINE BRITISH WAR OF 1812 ERA BRONZE 3-LB MOUNTAIN GUN. This beautifully patinaed cannon measures 39″ overall with a 28″ bbl length and a bore of 2-3/4″. Cannon was made at the Royal Brass Foundry and dated 1808. A large cypher of King George III appears on 1st reinforce and the monogram of John Pitt, II Earl of Chatham, Master General of Ordnance is on the chase. John Pitt was the older brother to William Pitt the Younger who became Prime Minister under King George III during the Revolutionary War and his father William Pitt the 1st was well known before the Revolution and was also Prime Minister under King George II. Bbl is also proofed for British Military acceptance with broad arrow. Weight is marked in quarter weights on breech below cascabel “2.0.26” which translates to 250 lbs. This beautiful tube, which was obsolete in the 1890’s, was one of a pair given as a diplomatic gift to the Kenyan Government, mounted on later all steel screw-gun carriages and specially fitted trunnion caps were placed on this gun to fit. These trunnion caps could be removed if desired. This cannon has not been researched through the registers at the Tower of London, however, the proof registers do exist from 1779-1830 and based on the weight and registry no. “LVIII” cut into reinforce could provide gun’s proofing history. PROVENANCE: Joel Morrow; Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon is fine overall with crisp, easily discerned markings as can be seen in photos. The added trunnion covers are exactly fit, are pinned in placed & do not detract from overall esthetics. Cannon is mounted on a wooden stepped carriage of later vintage which measures about 30″ x 18″. 4-54217 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2061 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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FINE BRITISH WAR OF 1812 ERA BRONZE 3-LB MOUNTAIN GUN.