RARE VERBRUGGEN SWIVEL GUN.

SN NSN. This rare 1/2 Pounder made between 1746-1755 by Dutch master gunfounder Jan Verbruggen at Enkhuizen is one of only 3 surviving swivel guns known to have been made by him. This particular gun weighs 161 lbs, including yoke, and measures about 39″ from muzzle to end of round cascabel. Cannon is mounted on an iron yoke and has rarely seen orig iron “tiller” attached to cascabel, which was used to aim and maneuver tube. The iron swivel yoke and “tiller” are well forged and typical of the period. This cannon shot a 1-3/4″ smooth projectile and was probably used on a ship or rampart. There are four raised bands between the flared muzzle and the flared breech as can be seen in pictures, very similar to 6- & 9-pounders of the era that were for field use. This cannon bears the maker’s markings “I.V.B.” faintly marked on the breech ring; also a 3/4″ proof mark of Enkhuizen that is indiscernible along with a 6″ stippled shield that has the number 131 above it. Verbruggen is best known for his work in the foundry at Woolwich, England where he cast guns for the British during the American Revolution. This cannon came out of the New York area. PROVENANCE: Mark McConnell. Craig Bell. Warrenton VA Museum. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Tube overall is well patinated with verdigris & some erosion. Vent hole is a bit wallowed out. Iron hardware is sound with patina, and overall brown with pitting & rust. Markings are only partially discernible as can be seen in pictures. 4-54108 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2071

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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
	2071	$10,350.00	RARE VERBRUGGEN SWIVEL GUN. SN NSN. This rare 1/2 Pounder made between 1746-1755 by Dutch master gunfounder Jan Verbruggen at Enkhuizen is one of only 3 surviving swivel guns known to have been made by him. This particular gun weighs 161 lbs, including yoke, and measures about 39″ from muzzle to end of round cascabel. Cannon is mounted on an iron yoke and has rarely seen orig iron “tiller” attached to cascabel, which was used to aim and maneuver tube. The iron swivel yoke and “tiller” are well forged and typical of the period. This cannon shot a 1-3/4″ smooth projectile and was probably used on a ship or rampart. There are four raised bands between the flared muzzle and the flared breech as can be seen in pictures, very similar to 6- & 9-pounders of the era that were for field use. This cannon bears the maker’s markings “I.V.B.” faintly marked on the breech ring; also a 3/4″ proof mark of Enkhuizen that is indiscernible along with a 6″ stippled shield that has the number 131 above it. Verbruggen is best known for his work in the foundry at Woolwich, England where he cast guns for the British during the American Revolution. This cannon came out of the New York area. PROVENANCE: Mark McConnell. Craig Bell. Warrenton VA Museum. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Tube overall is well patinated with verdigris & some erosion. Vent hole is a bit wallowed out. Iron hardware is sound with patina, and overall brown with pitting & rust. Markings are only partially discernible as can be seen in pictures. 4-54108 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2071 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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RARE VERBRUGGEN SWIVEL GUN.