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2352B
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$4,025.00
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BROWN MARKED SALUTING CANNON WITH CARRIAGE, CARTRIDGE BOX, AND SHELL CASES. SN NSN. Cal. 8 Ga. 16″ Bronze bbl with pivoting breech is marked with Brown Manufacturing Company and various patent dates toward rear. Pivoting breech portion is fitted with lanyard pulley firing mechanism. Barrel is mounted in well made traditionally styled figured walnut carriage with brass ring mounts, and lignum vitae wheels. Included is a nice quality mahogany box with brass hardware, including two lifting handles on either end. Box contains 11 primed brass and paper hulls, 9 UMC and Winchester fired cases, 2 labeled brass cases marked “8”, one also marked “Purdey”. CONDITION: Fine as re-mounted. Bbl is fine, unpolished, a dark mustard yellow. Breech markings are faint. Firing mechanism works, with new lanyard installed. Newly made carriage is excellent. Box is excellent, retaining most of its orig varnish finish. Cartridge hulls are fine. 4-42666 MGM89 (1,500-2,500)
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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. |