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Lot 1281: Large Brass Breechloading Cannon

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2010

Lot 1281: Large Brass Breechloading Cannon

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2010

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Large Brass Breechloading Cannon

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
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Barrel:
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Item Views: 1742
Catalog Page: 256
Class: Other
Description:

25 inch 4 gauge brass barrel (length includes the cascable). Brass fittings with a wooden carrriage mounted with two small wooden wheels on the front. The wheels are 1 3/8 inches thick with a 4 inch diameter. The carriage is nearly 20 inches long, 8 3/4 inches wide, and 11 1/2 inches high. A brass elevation wheel is beneath the barrel at the breech. Included are the following: a canvas cover, 2 Eley 4 gauge shotgun shells, 22 brass 4 gauge casings, and a Winchester 4 gauge round. Much resembles the Strong marked cannons.

Rating Definition:

Fine. The brass has a mixed aged patina. The carriage has a minor crack on the left side and on the left wheel, with moderately crazed varnish.



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