AMES CIVIL WAR THREE-POUNDER BRONZE CANNON.

Revised: 9/28/2010

PLEASE NOTE: Presentation on Cannon reads “Presented to Brigadier General Robert B. Moss, May 3, 1886. Wadsworth flute and drum band of New York City.”

AMES CIVIL WAR THREE-POUNDER BRONZE CANNON. This bronze cannon was almost a copy of a model 1841 six-pounder but in smaller scale. This tube is 39″ overall from end of casabel to muzzle face. The bore of this cannon is just over 2-5/8″. Right trunion is marked “AMES CO/FOUNDERS/CHICOPEE/MASS”. Left trunion is marked “1861”. The only other marking is a rim base number with the center number obscured which may be “107”, but probably “197”. The original touch hole in this gun is plugged with about a 1-1/2″ copper plug. There are three other small copper plugs near this original vent. This cannon has been “flipped” over, a new vent hole has been drilled, a large presentation engraved in fancy script to brigadier general Robert Moss in 1886 by a band. CONDITION: Cannon overall is very good. Bore is clear. Markings all well struck and discernible with exception of central number on rim base. Surface of bronze is typical for other cannons encountered, being cleaned with scattered stains and pitting overall. 4-40464 JS45 (6,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010

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
	2413	$9,200.00	Revised: 9/28/2010 PLEASE NOTE: Presentation on Cannon reads “Presented to Brigadier General Robert B. Moss, May 3, 1886. Wadsworth flute and drum band of New York City.” AMES CIVIL WAR THREE-POUNDER BRONZE CANNON. This bronze cannon was almost a copy of a model 1841 six-pounder but in smaller scale. This tube is 39″ overall from end of casabel to muzzle face. The bore of this cannon is just over 2-5/8″. Right trunion is marked “AMES CO/FOUNDERS/CHICOPEE/MASS”. Left trunion is marked “1861”. The only other marking is a rim base number with the center number obscured which may be “107”, but probably “197”. The original touch hole in this gun is plugged with about a 1-1/2″ copper plug. There are three other small copper plugs near this original vent. This cannon has been “flipped” over, a new vent hole has been drilled, a large presentation engraved in fancy script to brigadier general Robert Moss in 1886 by a band. CONDITION: Cannon overall is very good. Bore is clear. Markings all well struck and discernible with exception of central number on rim base. Surface of bronze is typical for other cannons encountered, being cleaned with scattered stains and pitting overall. 4-40464 JS45 (6,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010 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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