EXTREMELY RARE AND FINE CIVIL WAR “STATE OF NEW YORK” DELAFIELD RIFLED FIELD GUN, SERIAL NUMBER 3.

SN 3. This particular cannon is in beautiful condition with great markings and wonderful carriage utilizing orig iron hardware. This cannon is number “3” of 13 delivered to the Commissary General of the State of New York, March 18, 1862 and was thought to have been issued and used by the “Excelsior” State New York Battery. Richard Delafield (1798-1893) was a Major General during the Civil War and Chief of US Engineers and former Superintendent of the United States Military Academy at West Point. Delafield was in charge of the defenses of New York Harbor in 1861, when he designed this cannon that shot a pre-engraved projectile which was unique at the beginning of the war, but later adopted for other rifled cannon. Cannon measures 78″ overall with bore length of 72-1/2″. Cannon is marked on top between trunnions “S.N.Y.”. Right trunnion marked “MMW & CO”. (Moores M. White & Co., finisher), over “IGJ” (Isaac Gale Johnson, foundry). Left trunnion dated “1862” above Richard Delafield’s initials “R.D.”. Muzzle face at top “No 3” and “3.67”. Cannon weight is stamped under cascabel “1016” lbs, just over weights of M-1841 six-pounders, for better power in the battlefield. Accompanying cannon is an orig Civil War albumen photograph of Delafield, about 7″ x 5″ oval mounted on larger board. There is also a photograph of the cannon being fired by present consignor at the N-S.S.A. Nationals in Winchester, VA. 1980 where it won a 2nd place award for live fire accuracy at 200 yards. Also included are old copies of the 1861 engineering diagram drawn up General Delafield with notes. Additional information provided by consignor can be seen in provenance. These three items are all in one large frame. Of the four known Delafield rifles of this contract, this example is by far the best and one of only two privately owned. This is an impressive and great rarity among Civil War cannon. PROVENANCE: Jack Singer, Peekskill, NY, 1971; Bernard and Ken Kurdt, Wappingers Falls, NY, 1975. CONDITION: Fine overall, markings mostly crisp. Slight weakness in trunnion and muzzle marks, but still all discernible as can be seen in photos. Cannon measures 136″ from muzzle to trail, 80″ hub to hub. Carriage is very good to fine with strong wood components professionally restored, utilizing some orig irons with pitting and other good restorations that are overall smooth. Carriage properly painted with additional 1-1/2″ red painted bands on hubs for visibility when used in recent demonstrations, easily painted over black to match. Accompanying projectile with malleable iron pre-engraved rifling on sabot is 9-1/2″ tall, weighing 12-1/2″ lbs with pewter Parrott time fuse. The frame of documents measures 25″ x 19″, orig albumen photograph of Delafield is mounted on a 10-1/2″ x 8″ board is light faded, foxed with light staining 51089-1 JS (60,000-90,000) – Lot 4382

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Auction: Firearms - October 2016

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	4382	$0.00	EXTREMELY RARE AND FINE CIVIL WAR “STATE OF NEW YORK” DELAFIELD RIFLED FIELD GUN, SERIAL NUMBER 3. SN 3. This particular cannon is in beautiful condition with great markings and wonderful carriage utilizing orig iron hardware. This cannon is number “3” of 13 delivered to the Commissary General of the State of New York, March 18, 1862 and was thought to have been issued and used by the “Excelsior” State New York Battery. Richard Delafield (1798-1893) was a Major General during the Civil War and Chief of US Engineers and former Superintendent of the United States Military Academy at West Point. Delafield was in charge of the defenses of New York Harbor in 1861, when he designed this cannon that shot a pre-engraved projectile which was unique at the beginning of the war, but later adopted for other rifled cannon. Cannon measures 78″ overall with bore length of 72-1/2″. Cannon is marked on top between trunnions “S.N.Y.”. Right trunnion marked “MMW & CO”. (Moores M. White & Co., finisher), over “IGJ” (Isaac Gale Johnson, foundry). Left trunnion dated “1862” above Richard Delafield’s initials “R.D.”. Muzzle face at top “No 3” and “3.67”. Cannon weight is stamped under cascabel “1016” lbs, just over weights of M-1841 six-pounders, for better power in the battlefield. Accompanying cannon is an orig Civil War albumen photograph of Delafield, about 7″ x 5″ oval mounted on larger board. There is also a photograph of the cannon being fired by present consignor at the N-S.S.A. Nationals in Winchester, VA. 1980 where it won a 2nd place award for live fire accuracy at 200 yards. Also included are old copies of the 1861 engineering diagram drawn up General Delafield with notes. Additional information provided by consignor can be seen in provenance. These three items are all in one large frame. Of the four known Delafield rifles of this contract, this example is by far the best and one of only two privately owned. This is an impressive and great rarity among Civil War cannon. PROVENANCE: Jack Singer, Peekskill, NY, 1971; Bernard and Ken Kurdt, Wappingers Falls, NY, 1975. CONDITION: Fine overall, markings mostly crisp. Slight weakness in trunnion and muzzle marks, but still all discernible as can be seen in photos. Cannon measures 136″ from muzzle to trail, 80″ hub to hub. Carriage is very good to fine with strong wood components professionally restored, utilizing some orig irons with pitting and other good restorations that are overall smooth. Carriage properly painted with additional 1-1/2″ red painted bands on hubs for visibility when used in recent demonstrations, easily painted over black to match. Accompanying projectile with malleable iron pre-engraved rifling on sabot is 9-1/2″ tall, weighing 12-1/2″ lbs with pewter Parrott time fuse. The frame of documents measures 25″ x 19″, orig albumen photograph of Delafield is mounted on a 10-1/2″ x 8″ board is light faded, foxed with light staining 51089-1 JS (60,000-90,000) – Lot 4382 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - October 2016 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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EXTREMELY RARE AND FINE CIVIL WAR “STATE OF NEW YORK” DELAFIELD RIFLED FIELD GUN, SERIAL NUMBER 3.