STRONG TYPE 4 BORE SIGNAL CANNON RETAILED BY HENRY SQUIRES, NEW YORK.

SN NSN. Cal. 4 Bore. .992 Bore diameter. 17″ Bbl with pivoting breech block which contains firing mechanism, is stamped “HENRY C. SQUIRES. N.Y.” on internal locking boss. Muzzle is also stamped “HENRY C. SQUIRES”. Gun is mounted on mahogany naval type carriage put together with brass through bolts, and recoil rings. Single front axle with brass hubs, has lignum vitae wheels. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbl is a mustard patina. Breech block appears to be stippled. Carriage retains a considerable amount of its orig finish, one side cracked and repaired with finish removed. Firing mechanism altered with firing lanyard running through mounting hole for capstan elevation adjustment wheel, which is missing. Right front carriage wheel is missing its retaining pin. Case ejector mechanism is working. 4-50216 MGM107 (750-1,250) – Lot 2293

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	2293	$4,887.50	STRONG TYPE 4 BORE SIGNAL CANNON RETAILED BY HENRY SQUIRES, NEW YORK. SN NSN. Cal. 4 Bore. .992 Bore diameter. 17″ Bbl with pivoting breech block which contains firing mechanism, is stamped “HENRY C. SQUIRES. N.Y.” on internal locking boss. Muzzle is also stamped “HENRY C. SQUIRES”. Gun is mounted on mahogany naval type carriage put together with brass through bolts, and recoil rings. Single front axle with brass hubs, has lignum vitae wheels. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbl is a mustard patina. Breech block appears to be stippled. Carriage retains a considerable amount of its orig finish, one side cracked and repaired with finish removed. Firing mechanism altered with firing lanyard running through mounting hole for capstan elevation adjustment wheel, which is missing. Right front carriage wheel is missing its retaining pin. Case ejector mechanism is working. 4-50216 MGM107 (750-1,250) – Lot 2293 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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STRONG TYPE 4 BORE SIGNAL CANNON RETAILED BY HENRY SQUIRES, NEW YORK.