RARE CIVIL WAR ERA US MODEL 24 POUNDER 1844 FLANK HOWITZER.

Revised: 10/19/2007

CORRECT DESCRIPTION SHOULD READ:

RARE CIVIL WAR ERA US MODEL 24 POUNDER 1844 FLANK HOWITZER. This cannon made by Cyrus Alger & Company of Boston, Mass. in 1847 could have seen use in both the Mexican and Civil Wars. This particular cannon was recently discovered near New Orleans and is in beautiful condition. These cannons were generally used at Forts where land attack was possible. These cannon manned many American and Confederate forts prior to and during the Civil War. Forts where these cannon were used (and some still survive at these forts) include Ft. Morgan, Mobile; Ft. Pulaski, Savannah; Ft. Hamilton, New York; Ft. Washington, Maryland; Ft. Sill, OK; Ft. Montgomery, New York; Ft. Jefferson, Florida; and many others. These cannon were effective for over 20 years and were manufactured into the Civil War by both Union And Confederate foundries. Cyrus Alger made 300 such cannon between 1846 and 1849, this is sr. # 141, one of the few surviving in private hands. This is only the 2nd Model 1844 Flank Howitzer we know of sold at public auction. Accompanying this cannon is a fine condition 24 pound projectile that was excavated on the Port Hundson, Louisiana battlefield where many such cannon balls are found. This cannon would mount beautifully on a carriage and would be the focal point of any collection. Cannon is marked on right trunion “C.A. & CO.” It is 69” long x 11-3/4” across muzzle which is marked “141” and “JWR” for James Wolfe Ripl;ey, Chief of American Ordinance. It has a 5-3/4” bore and is about 14” diameter at back end. The trunions & cascable are 4-5/8” diameter. About 4-1/2” from rear edge is a shallow depression with a flash hole. On front edge of step, just forward of trunions, on the top of bbl, is stamped “US”. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Currently in black paint with lightly worn & chipped edges. A rare & desirable Civil War era cannon. 8-76225 JR609 (30,000-40,000)

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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	1455	$32,200.00	Revised: 10/19/2007 CORRECT DESCRIPTION SHOULD READ: RARE CIVIL WAR ERA US MODEL 24 POUNDER 1844 FLANK HOWITZER. This cannon made by Cyrus Alger & Company of Boston, Mass. in 1847 could have seen use in both the Mexican and Civil Wars. This particular cannon was recently discovered near New Orleans and is in beautiful condition. These cannons were generally used at Forts where land attack was possible. These cannon manned many American and Confederate forts prior to and during the Civil War. Forts where these cannon were used (and some still survive at these forts) include Ft. Morgan, Mobile; Ft. Pulaski, Savannah; Ft. Hamilton, New York; Ft. Washington, Maryland; Ft. Sill, OK; Ft. Montgomery, New York; Ft. Jefferson, Florida; and many others. These cannon were effective for over 20 years and were manufactured into the Civil War by both Union And Confederate foundries. Cyrus Alger made 300 such cannon between 1846 and 1849, this is sr. # 141, one of the few surviving in private hands. This is only the 2nd Model 1844 Flank Howitzer we know of sold at public auction. Accompanying this cannon is a fine condition 24 pound projectile that was excavated on the Port Hundson, Louisiana battlefield where many such cannon balls are found. This cannon would mount beautifully on a carriage and would be the focal point of any collection. Cannon is marked on right trunion “C.A. & CO.” It is 69” long x 11-3/4” across muzzle which is marked “141” and “JWR” for James Wolfe Ripl;ey, Chief of American Ordinance. It has a 5-3/4” bore and is about 14” diameter at back end. The trunions & cascable are 4-5/8” diameter. About 4-1/2” from rear edge is a shallow depression with a flash hole. On front edge of step, just forward of trunions, on the top of bbl, is stamped “US”. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Currently in black paint with lightly worn & chipped edges. A rare & desirable Civil War era cannon. 8-76225 JR609 (30,000-40,000) 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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