2129

$4,720.00

LARGE UNIQUE, 1828 BRASS AND COPPER ARSENAL PIVOTING SEACOAST GUN MODEL.

This high quality gun, possibly a manufacturer or inventor’s model, measures 3′ overall with 19-1/2″ cannon and 1″ bore and weighs 78.5 lbs. Model is totally unmarked of brass and copper alloy construction, including pivoting wheels and tracks. Identical cannon & carriages can be found in British & Canadian coastal forts and fortifications. This traversing cast-iron platform for cast-iron carriage was adopted by British War Department March 1828. This is the only arsenal model we know of. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Yellow & mustard colored patinas. Very good overall as can be seen in photos. 4-54175 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2129

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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