BRONZE BREECH LOADING 2-1/2 BORE YACHT CANNON FROM SHIP “JOSEPHINE”, NEW YORK YACHT CLUB CIRCA 1900.

This early model R. H. Brown cannon measures 24″ overall with patent dates on breech of 1888 and 1890. An old note found in muzzle states history from the New York Yacht Club belonging to Uzal. H. McCarter a New Jersey banker who lived 1861-1931. His yacht “Josephine” measured 92’10”. This gun shoots a 2-1/2 gauge cartridge and has an adapter so it can shoot 8 gauge shells. These cannon are the earliest of “Strong” type guns with a massive, rotating solid cast breech. Firing mechanism appears functional by yanking a lanyard which pulls firing pin forward through a pulley system in breech. Original markings read, “R. H. Brown, Co./N. Haven Conn./ Lavignes Pat. July 31, 99/Feb 18,90″ as recorded by the McCarter family before the yacht’s crew began polishing the cannon. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Gun and carriage measure about 26″ x 12″ and 16” overall. Carriage is typical “Strong-type” with solid brass mountings and polished mahogany, however, made with only one set of wheels in front. Markings on breech are only partially discernible as gun has been polished many times and still retains a fairly bright surface. Very good to fine. 4-54179 (7,000-9,000) – Lot 2104

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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	2104	$12,650.00	BRONZE BREECH LOADING 2-1/2 BORE YACHT CANNON FROM SHIP “JOSEPHINE”, NEW YORK YACHT CLUB CIRCA 1900. This early model R. H. Brown cannon measures 24″ overall with patent dates on breech of 1888 and 1890. An old note found in muzzle states history from the New York Yacht Club belonging to Uzal. H. McCarter a New Jersey banker who lived 1861-1931. His yacht “Josephine” measured 92’10”. This gun shoots a 2-1/2 gauge cartridge and has an adapter so it can shoot 8 gauge shells. These cannon are the earliest of “Strong” type guns with a massive, rotating solid cast breech. Firing mechanism appears functional by yanking a lanyard which pulls firing pin forward through a pulley system in breech. Original markings read, “R. H. Brown, Co./N. Haven Conn./ Lavignes Pat. July 31, 99/Feb 18,90″ as recorded by the McCarter family before the yacht’s crew began polishing the cannon. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Gun and carriage measure about 26″ x 12″ and 16” overall. Carriage is typical “Strong-type” with solid brass mountings and polished mahogany, however, made with only one set of wheels in front. Markings on breech are only partially discernible as gun has been polished many times and still retains a fairly bright surface. Very good to fine. 4-54179 (7,000-9,000) – Lot 2104 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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BRONZE BREECH LOADING 2-1/2 BORE YACHT CANNON FROM SHIP “JOSEPHINE”, NEW YORK YACHT CLUB CIRCA 1900.