EARLY EUROPEAN BLUNDERBUSS RAIL CANNON.

Upon first glance this rail gun appears to be an Indonesian Lantaka, but this gun is more refined and no doubt of European origin, possibly Portuguese or even Spanish since it was reportedly found on a wreck in the coastal waters off of the Yucatan Peninsula. This 35″ cannon has a 1-1/4″ bore that flares to 2-1/2″. This style cannon was mounted on smaller ships or boats on a post or a rail and a wooden rod was used if needed to extend the tiller at breech. This was a good anti-personnel weapon like blunderbuss coach guns of the early 18th century and pirates preyed on merchant vessels and pirates liked these guns too. Breech is decorated with oak leaf design and a raised seal medallion of unknown meaning in front of vent. Cannon exhibits a beautiful emerald green patina with fine lines and aesthetics, rarely seen in “Lantaka-style” cannon. PROVENANCE: Spanish wreck from coastal waters, Yucatan, C. Ambrose 1959 to current consignor’s son. Walter Hightshoe Collection-Ohio State Museum,Columbus. CONDITION: Very good to fine, including orig yoke, with 4-petal flower design. 47lbs on trapezoidal shaped wood block which displays cannon well. Slightly inside muzzle is there is concretion (possibly due to marine growth) and an eroded area but other surfaces are mostly smooth. 4-53697 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 2135

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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
	2135	$6,325.00	EARLY EUROPEAN BLUNDERBUSS RAIL CANNON. Upon first glance this rail gun appears to be an Indonesian Lantaka, but this gun is more refined and no doubt of European origin, possibly Portuguese or even Spanish since it was reportedly found on a wreck in the coastal waters off of the Yucatan Peninsula. This 35″ cannon has a 1-1/4″ bore that flares to 2-1/2″. This style cannon was mounted on smaller ships or boats on a post or a rail and a wooden rod was used if needed to extend the tiller at breech. This was a good anti-personnel weapon like blunderbuss coach guns of the early 18th century and pirates preyed on merchant vessels and pirates liked these guns too. Breech is decorated with oak leaf design and a raised seal medallion of unknown meaning in front of vent. Cannon exhibits a beautiful emerald green patina with fine lines and aesthetics, rarely seen in “Lantaka-style” cannon. PROVENANCE: Spanish wreck from coastal waters, Yucatan, C. Ambrose 1959 to current consignor’s son. Walter Hightshoe Collection-Ohio State Museum,Columbus. CONDITION: Very good to fine, including orig yoke, with 4-petal flower design. 47lbs on trapezoidal shaped wood block which displays cannon well. Slightly inside muzzle is there is concretion (possibly due to marine growth) and an eroded area but other surfaces are mostly smooth. 4-53697 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 2135 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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EARLY EUROPEAN BLUNDERBUSS RAIL CANNON.