VERY FINE STRONG MODEL OF 92 TWO AND A HALF BORE YACHT CANNON WITH CARRIAGE.

VERY FINE STRONG MODEL OF 92 TWO AND A HALF BORE YACHT CANNON WITH CARRIAGE. SN NSN. Cal. 2.5 Ga. 1.49 Bore diameter. 28″ Rnd tapered bronze bbl has typical Strong pivoting breech with latch. Breech is stamped “L T Snow” “The “Strong” Cannon.” “- M’ F’ R -” (Heraldic Eagle Device) “New Haven. Conn.” “U. S. A.” and is fitted with spring loaded firing pin, with lanyard release and spring loaded camming extractor with long thumb lever. Bbl is mounted in mahogany four wheel naval carriage with heavy brass trunnion caps and capstan screw elevation device. Carriage is through bolted with bronze fittings and rigging eyes. Oak axles have brass capped ends. Leather-faced lignum vitae wheels are retained by large brass washers with turned thole pins. Included with cannon is lanyard, turned brass adapter for firing 10 Ga blanks, and one 2-1/2 ga custom made shell which takes a 209 primer, as well as photographs of advertisement for Strong cannon and specification list with prices showing that this model had a retail cost of $185.00 at that time. CONDITION: Very fine. All bronze parts have an even mustard brown patina. Carriage retains most of its orig finish, with numerous marks and scuffs, and a small area of repair on right side beside trunnion cap. Wheels are fine with some chipping of rims. All leather is present. Firing pin has been replaced. Cannon is in fine working order, ready for your next regatta. 4-42085 MGM145 (15,000-25,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	2442	$17,250.00	VERY FINE STRONG MODEL OF 92 TWO AND A HALF BORE YACHT CANNON WITH CARRIAGE. SN NSN. Cal. 2.5 Ga. 1.49 Bore diameter. 28″ Rnd tapered bronze bbl has typical Strong pivoting breech with latch. Breech is stamped “L T Snow” “The “Strong” Cannon.” “- M’ F’ R -” (Heraldic Eagle Device) “New Haven. Conn.” “U. S. A.” and is fitted with spring loaded firing pin, with lanyard release and spring loaded camming extractor with long thumb lever. Bbl is mounted in mahogany four wheel naval carriage with heavy brass trunnion caps and capstan screw elevation device. Carriage is through bolted with bronze fittings and rigging eyes. Oak axles have brass capped ends. Leather-faced lignum vitae wheels are retained by large brass washers with turned thole pins. Included with cannon is lanyard, turned brass adapter for firing 10 Ga blanks, and one 2-1/2 ga custom made shell which takes a 209 primer, as well as photographs of advertisement for Strong cannon and specification list with prices showing that this model had a retail cost of $185.00 at that time. CONDITION: Very fine. All bronze parts have an even mustard brown patina. Carriage retains most of its orig finish, with numerous marks and scuffs, and a small area of repair on right side beside trunnion cap. Wheels are fine with some chipping of rims. All leather is present. Firing pin has been replaced. Cannon is in fine working order, ready for your next regatta. 4-42085 MGM145 (15,000-25,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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