PRE-CIVIL WAR WOODEN CANNON BREECH SIGHT.

PRE-CIVIL WAR WOODEN CANNON BREECH SIGHT. Non-excavated. This is the only one known to exist. Due to the way it was made and the construction of it, it appears to possibly be from the American Revolutionary War or War of 1812 era. Appears to have battlefield wear but every number on the scale (from 1-4) is readable and in working condition. Possibly made of maple, this breech sight is dovetailed and has a hand-made iron thumb-stop and is made with a lot of craftsmanship. This was used to sight in smoothbore cannons for the proper elevation. CONDITION: Appears to show battlefield use, otherwise in very fine condition for an artifact from this era. 4-56290 JM222 (3,000-6,000)

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
	2233	$2,530.00	PRE-CIVIL WAR WOODEN CANNON BREECH SIGHT. Non-excavated. This is the only one known to exist. Due to the way it was made and the construction of it, it appears to possibly be from the American Revolutionary War or War of 1812 era. Appears to have battlefield wear but every number on the scale (from 1-4) is readable and in working condition. Possibly made of maple, this breech sight is dovetailed and has a hand-made iron thumb-stop and is made with a lot of craftsmanship. This was used to sight in smoothbore cannons for the proper elevation. CONDITION: Appears to show battlefield use, otherwise in very fine condition for an artifact from this era. 4-56290 JM222 (3,000-6,000) 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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