RARE PATENT MODEL OR SALESMAN’S SAMPLE OF 1ST MOBILE STEAM-POWERED TANK.

RARE PATENT MODEL OR SALESMAN’S SAMPLE OF 1ST MOBILE STEAM-POWERED TANK. This unique model is of Winans Steam Gun. According some information provided by the consignor, this was invented by Charles S. Dickenson who manufactured in Baltimore, MD by Ross Winans in 1861 (he also built the first camel locomotive). Purportedly the gun could throw 200 balls a minute a distance of 2 miles. The steam engine and gun were protected by an iron cone all supported on a wheeled horse-drawn base. the gun was captured May 11, 1861 by Col. Jones and the 6th Mass. Regiment as Dickenson was attempting to move it south. Steam engine on this device purportedly actually works. SIZE: Approx. 28″l. CONDITION: Generally good. 4-31239 JJ16 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1437	$6,325.00	RARE PATENT MODEL OR SALESMAN’S SAMPLE OF 1ST MOBILE STEAM-POWERED TANK. This unique model is of Winans Steam Gun. According some information provided by the consignor, this was invented by Charles S. Dickenson who manufactured in Baltimore, MD by Ross Winans in 1861 (he also built the first camel locomotive). Purportedly the gun could throw 200 balls a minute a distance of 2 miles. The steam engine and gun were protected by an iron cone all supported on a wheeled horse-drawn base. the gun was captured May 11, 1861 by Col. Jones and the 6th Mass. Regiment as Dickenson was attempting to move it south. Steam engine on this device purportedly actually works. SIZE: Approx. 28″l. CONDITION: Generally good. 4-31239 JJ16 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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