INVENTOR’S MODEL OF BREECH LOADING CANNON PROBABLY BY HENRY F. MANN.

This well made model with an extra set of trunnions for pivot of a counter-weighted strap was the basis for Henry F. Mann’s breech loading design that was tested by the US government. His design utilized a breech retained by a large pivoting strap much like the Moffatt full sized prototype cannons, also in this sale. It is interesting that Bannerman mis-identified the Moffatt cannon in this auction as the Mann’s cannon who had the original US design. Mann was a very innovative blacksmith who invented a reaping machine that made him wealthy producing several thousand of these devices after the Civil War. This well made model is totally devoid of marks but does appear to be Mann’s design with the solid brass breech which is moved by a turn screw through rear of strap. Before firing, 2 flat iron shims with forged handles are used to brace back strap and breech for firing. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Overall 14-1/4″, 5″ wide, 6″ high and total weight of 11 lbs. Model is very good overall with iron and bronze patina. The shims have corresponding punch marks showing the position right or left where they fit between strap and breech. Bore measures about 0.6″ (15mm). Bore is clear as is vent. 4-54183 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2063

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
	2063	$0.00	INVENTOR’S MODEL OF BREECH LOADING CANNON PROBABLY BY HENRY F. MANN. This well made model with an extra set of trunnions for pivot of a counter-weighted strap was the basis for Henry F. Mann’s breech loading design that was tested by the US government. His design utilized a breech retained by a large pivoting strap much like the Moffatt full sized prototype cannons, also in this sale. It is interesting that Bannerman mis-identified the Moffatt cannon in this auction as the Mann’s cannon who had the original US design. Mann was a very innovative blacksmith who invented a reaping machine that made him wealthy producing several thousand of these devices after the Civil War. This well made model is totally devoid of marks but does appear to be Mann’s design with the solid brass breech which is moved by a turn screw through rear of strap. Before firing, 2 flat iron shims with forged handles are used to brace back strap and breech for firing. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Overall 14-1/4″, 5″ wide, 6″ high and total weight of 11 lbs. Model is very good overall with iron and bronze patina. The shims have corresponding punch marks showing the position right or left where they fit between strap and breech. Bore measures about 0.6″ (15mm). Bore is clear as is vent. 4-54183 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2063 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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INVENTOR’S MODEL OF BREECH LOADING CANNON PROBABLY BY HENRY F. MANN.