REVOLUTIONARY WAR IRON CANNON.

REVOLUTIONARY WAR IRON CANNON. 2-1/4” bore. Found/dug in front of Fort No. 4 in New Hampshire. Possibly having been used during the American Revolution. The Fort dates from 1743 and was under attack from as early as 1744 when hostilities between France and England erupted. The New York Independent Company garrisoned the Fort in 1759. In 1777 New Hampshire troops under John Stark garrisoned the Fort. Manufacturers name is cast in raised letters but illegible. SIZE: 23” long (overall). A letter of provenance from Mr. Adamson states, “This cannon was excavated from private property during the 1960’s just outside of Fort Number 4 in New Hampshire. It was purchased from a Civil War dealer who reportedly purchased it from the man who dug the cannon. There are maker marks on the breach of the cannon but cannot be read. It is believed this cannon was made in the Unites States during the early days of the country…Possibly being used during the American Revolution. The Fort dates from 1743 and was under attack from as early as 1744 when hostilities between France and England erupted. The New York Independent Company garrisoned the Fort in 1759. In 1777 New Hampshire troops under John Stark garrisoned the Fort.” CONDITION: Very good condition with light pitting. 4-56042 JM203 (3,500-9,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	2061	$2,925.00	REVOLUTIONARY WAR IRON CANNON. 2-1/4” bore. Found/dug in front of Fort No. 4 in New Hampshire. Possibly having been used during the American Revolution. The Fort dates from 1743 and was under attack from as early as 1744 when hostilities between France and England erupted. The New York Independent Company garrisoned the Fort in 1759. In 1777 New Hampshire troops under John Stark garrisoned the Fort. Manufacturers name is cast in raised letters but illegible. SIZE: 23” long (overall). A letter of provenance from Mr. Adamson states, “This cannon was excavated from private property during the 1960’s just outside of Fort Number 4 in New Hampshire. It was purchased from a Civil War dealer who reportedly purchased it from the man who dug the cannon. There are maker marks on the breach of the cannon but cannot be read. It is believed this cannon was made in the Unites States during the early days of the country…Possibly being used during the American Revolution. The Fort dates from 1743 and was under attack from as early as 1744 when hostilities between France and England erupted. The New York Independent Company garrisoned the Fort in 1759. In 1777 New Hampshire troops under John Stark garrisoned the Fort.” CONDITION: Very good condition with light pitting. 4-56042 JM203 (3,500-9,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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