SMALL ALL CAST IRON SALUTE CANNON ON CAST IRON CARRIAGE WITH CAISSON.

SMALL ALL CAST IRON SALUTE CANNON ON CAST IRON CARRIAGE WITH CAISSON. Cal. About 1-1/8″ bore. Small cast iron salute cannon with about 17″ tapered cast iron bbl including 1-3/8″ cascible. Muzzle has a raised band around perimeter and it has 7/8″ trunnions. Mounted on a cast iron axle with heavy cast iron spoked wheels and a cast strap iron trail with loop in the end which fits over a pinion attached to back of the tiny caisson also mounted on a cast iron carriage with smaller diameter, cast iron wheels of the same thickness. Attached to front of the caisson is its small strap iron stand with a serpentine shaped tongue with wood T-handle. Cannons axle is about 15″ wide with about 13″ wheels and the entire unit from front of handle to end of bbl is about 76″. It is apparent that this little unit was made to be pulled in a parade for ceremonial firing. CONDITION: Very good, appears to be functional. All the iron retains a dark blackish/brown patina with fine pitting. Wooden caisson box retains most of its dark gray/green paint. 4-35186 JR518 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2553	$2,012.50	SMALL ALL CAST IRON SALUTE CANNON ON CAST IRON CARRIAGE WITH CAISSON. Cal. About 1-1/8″ bore. Small cast iron salute cannon with about 17″ tapered cast iron bbl including 1-3/8″ cascible. Muzzle has a raised band around perimeter and it has 7/8″ trunnions. Mounted on a cast iron axle with heavy cast iron spoked wheels and a cast strap iron trail with loop in the end which fits over a pinion attached to back of the tiny caisson also mounted on a cast iron carriage with smaller diameter, cast iron wheels of the same thickness. Attached to front of the caisson is its small strap iron stand with a serpentine shaped tongue with wood T-handle. Cannons axle is about 15″ wide with about 13″ wheels and the entire unit from front of handle to end of bbl is about 76″. It is apparent that this little unit was made to be pulled in a parade for ceremonial firing. CONDITION: Very good, appears to be functional. All the iron retains a dark blackish/brown patina with fine pitting. Wooden caisson box retains most of its dark gray/green paint. 4-35186 JR518 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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