UNIQUE C.F. BROWN FUNCTIONAL MODEL OF HIS “RUNNING” CANNON.

SN NSN. Charles F. Brown of Warren, RI patented this cannon in Sept of 1860 (patent 30,045). He stated, “The object of my invention is to enable a piece of ordnance to be fired repeatedly by the act of its being drawn over the ground, so that it may be made very effective in advancing to meet…or in retiring from before an enemy”. Wow, one could retreat and fire on the enemy as artillery was running off the field, that’s clever. This cannon has unique carriage and cannon design such that a third rear wheel can be engaged to open and close breech where the “running” artillerymen can rapidly load a shell which is then quickly extracted after firing by the motion of the third wheel moving a large cam. Mr. Brown describes in detail in his patent how these shells were to be situated for rapid repeated fire could be obtained. Interested parties should read his patent which is posted online. Cam device which opens and closes this very long breech functions quite well as does the unique elevation device, fitted on a yoke between axles. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Model appears complete as based on patent drawings however the finials are missing from threaded ends of rear carriage support. Iron surfaces have good patina with staining and pitting. Brass handles to elevating device exhibit dark mustard colored patina. Patent marking on breech is easily discernible “F. BROWN PATENT”. Bore exhibits crisp well defined rifling. Model is 42” overall, about 14” wide. Bbl is about 18” overall and 31” including extended breech. Three iron wheels are about 12” in dia. 4-54171 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2130

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2130	$1,475.00	UNIQUE C.F. BROWN FUNCTIONAL MODEL OF HIS “RUNNING” CANNON. SN NSN. Charles F. Brown of Warren, RI patented this cannon in Sept of 1860 (patent 30,045). He stated, “The object of my invention is to enable a piece of ordnance to be fired repeatedly by the act of its being drawn over the ground, so that it may be made very effective in advancing to meet…or in retiring from before an enemy”. Wow, one could retreat and fire on the enemy as artillery was running off the field, that’s clever. This cannon has unique carriage and cannon design such that a third rear wheel can be engaged to open and close breech where the “running” artillerymen can rapidly load a shell which is then quickly extracted after firing by the motion of the third wheel moving a large cam. Mr. Brown describes in detail in his patent how these shells were to be situated for rapid repeated fire could be obtained. Interested parties should read his patent which is posted online. Cam device which opens and closes this very long breech functions quite well as does the unique elevation device, fitted on a yoke between axles. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Model appears complete as based on patent drawings however the finials are missing from threaded ends of rear carriage support. Iron surfaces have good patina with staining and pitting. Brass handles to elevating device exhibit dark mustard colored patina. Patent marking on breech is easily discernible “F. BROWN PATENT”. Bore exhibits crisp well defined rifling. Model is 42” overall, about 14” wide. Bbl is about 18” overall and 31” including extended breech. Three iron wheels are about 12” in dia. 4-54171 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2130 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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UNIQUE C.F. BROWN FUNCTIONAL MODEL OF HIS “RUNNING” CANNON.