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Lot #1188
Lot #1190

Lot 1189: Marble Safety Axe Company U.S. Rifled Cannon Aperture Sight

Rare "One-of-a-Kind" Marble Safety Axe Company Prototype Marked U.S. Rifled Cannon Aperture Sight

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 15, 2021

Lot 1189: Marble Safety Axe Company U.S. Rifled Cannon Aperture Sight

Rare "One-of-a-Kind" Marble Safety Axe Company Prototype Marked U.S. Rifled Cannon Aperture Sight

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 15, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $3,000

Rare "One-of-a-Kind" Marble Safety Axe Company Prototype Marked U.S. Rifled Cannon Aperture Sight

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
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Item Views: 2188
Item Interest: Average
Catalog Page: 146
Class: Other
Description:

Cannon sight marked "MARBLE SAFETY AXE CO. - GLADSTONE, MI./US RIFLED CANNON- 3 INCH ORDNANCE" on the base. Flip up aperture ladder sight marked for ball on the left side and shell on the right side with range markings below. Mounted to a brass plate.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, with attractively aged brass, and copper residue on the ladder. The ultimate rarity in Marble collectibles.



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