18th CENTURY 3/4-POUND BRONZE FRENCH MODEL 1756 SWIVEL GUN.

This fine little French swivel gun originally had a tiller attached by the projection on back of breech instead of cascabel. No maker marks are discernible, however tube is numbered “84” on left trunnion. Right trunnion has the weight marked “89” lbs. Gun is displayed on a Naval style stepped carriage. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon & carriage measure 36″ l x about 19″ w x 24″ h overall; bore 40mm (1.7″); cannon 33″ with 27-1/2″ bbl length; about 7-1/2″ trunnion to trunnion. Cannon exhibits bronze patina & is very good to fine overall with typical small blemishes, scrapes, nicks and dings. Vent is wallowed out to about 1/2″. Later carriage made for display is sound & solid, painted blue, with front wheels being iron banded, missing trunnion caps. 4-54229 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2093

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
	2093	$3,450.00	18th CENTURY 3/4-POUND BRONZE FRENCH MODEL 1756 SWIVEL GUN. This fine little French swivel gun originally had a tiller attached by the projection on back of breech instead of cascabel. No maker marks are discernible, however tube is numbered “84” on left trunnion. Right trunnion has the weight marked “89” lbs. Gun is displayed on a Naval style stepped carriage. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon & carriage measure 36″ l x about 19″ w x 24″ h overall; bore 40mm (1.7″); cannon 33″ with 27-1/2″ bbl length; about 7-1/2″ trunnion to trunnion. Cannon exhibits bronze patina & is very good to fine overall with typical small blemishes, scrapes, nicks and dings. Vent is wallowed out to about 1/2″. Later carriage made for display is sound & solid, painted blue, with front wheels being iron banded, missing trunnion caps. 4-54229 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2093 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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18th CENTURY 3/4-POUND BRONZE FRENCH MODEL 1756 SWIVEL GUN.