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N.P. Ames Model 1835 6-Pounder
Confederate Colonel Stephen D. Lee referred to the battlefield at Antietam as “artillery hell.” By the battle’s end, 22,720 men were captured, missing, wounded,
or killed. Virtually any pre-1861 dated 6-pounder could have been used by Confederate forces, and this gun certainly fits the bill. The trunnions are marked “N.P. AMES/FOUNDER/SPRINGFIELD.” (right)
and “1837” (left). “NO 6” is faintly marked
on the top front above the muzzle. Two threaded holes are located on top at the muzzle, three holes near the vent, and three behind the breech at the top of the base, which would have likely been used with
a Mexican-American War era “hammer” percussion primer. “9/751/G.T.” marked on the rear surface of the breech, which may indicate this is the 9th delivered Ames gun, it weighs 751 pounds, and is marked with the inspection initials of George Talcott. The bore measures at just over 4 inches wide at the muzzle. The gun is mounted on a Steen Cannons of Ashland, Kentucky reproduction carriage with accoutrements. Includes a brass collection tag marked “76” attached
to the ball.
CONDITION: Very good, attractively aged patina on the brass with some period
wear, mild flash pitting, scattered dings
and dents, and mostly defined markings. Carriage is a fine modern reproduction with some light paint chips, and sturdy overall. Estimate: 45,000 - 70,000
Collector’s Fact
N.P. Ames manufactured 31 Model 1835 6-Pounder Cannons for the U.S. Government and 6
for the Army of the Texas Republic.
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