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Antique Breech Loading Ship's Deck Cannon Miniature

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This Outstanding Cannon Has Been Sold. Thank you! ANTIQUE BREECH LOADING SHIP'S DECK CANNON MINIATURE    Shown above in the elevated and zero elevation. This high quality cannon replicates the design of an American breech loading deck gun used 100 years ago or more with an iron barrel and brass furniture. It comes from an upscale collection!   Presented is a carefully made, but unmarked, iron barrel breech loader which we believe was designed to fire 12 gauge blank shot gun shells. The barrel is not rifled, but the breech has finely machined interlocking interrupted threads. The swivel yoke and the base are castings. The rim of the base has four mounting holes. There is an adjustable recoil cylinder under the trunnions. A knurled thumb screw allows for limited adjustment in  elevation from minus 4 to plus 10 degrees. The design reminds us of early 5" 38 caliber deck guns that were used on numerous classes of U.S. Navy warships. The lanyard is a recent replacement. Howard K. Brown's extensive cannon collection was auctioned after his death in 1962. It was comprised of miniature and full scale cannons. Prices then were 1/10th of what the ordinance would bring today. Among the many fine examples was a pair of swivel guns somewhat similar to this one. They were dated to 1840 and priced at $850.00 for the pair as shown below. ; PAPER LABEL: There is a small label on the inner surface of the mount that reads: 8/83, 600, Newport R.I., Gains on three lines. Miniature cannons like this were made for for actual use by the military so that gunners could learn the theory and practice of their ordinance. The foundry used the miniatures as an example of its work.  There are no foundry markings on this example, but it clearly was made in one.      This cannon is being offered for display only and should not be fired unless inspected by a gunsmith   DIMENSIONS:  Cannon Length overall   26 1/2    Bore 3/4" or 18.5 mm = 12 gauge Length Barrel    26 1/2"  Maximum diameter of tube  1 3/4"                            Dia. At 1st step 1 1/2"  at 2nd step 1 3/4"     Weight of cannon 21 pounds   PROVENANCE: Acquired in 2005 from a private collection of quality miniature cannons and now new to the market. CONDITION:  The patina runs the range from brown to black with small surface pitting. The bore has no lands and as would be expected is dirty, but there is no rust in the chamber or tube. The brass work at the hinge and the trunnions has a soft natural patina. The lanyard is a recent replacement. The cannon cocks and fires as it should, but we have not tried to fit a 12 gauge cartridge in the chamber. This  fine example is being sold for display purposes only. No attempt should be made to fire it without inspection by a gunsmith. STANDARD FLAT RATE SHIPPING & PACKING to 48 contiguous States, $60.00  OUR UNCONDITIONAL NO NONSENSE GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned, if without damage, within five days of receipt in its original packaging. Return items must be insured for their full value. Only a prior email authorization by us for the return is required. Shipping charges within the continental United States are  included in this offer if the error is due to our fault. International buyers welcome, but inquire first. We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, Republic of China, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Estonia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, New Hebrides (Vanuatu), New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Nova Scotia, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, St. Maarten, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USVI, Vanuatu (New Hebrides) and the Eastern Caribbean. STANDARD FORMS OF PAYMENT are Bank wire transfer, cashier's check, money order, or personal check in which case the item will be held until cleared. Our prices are quoted net to us so that the use of credit cards or PayPal incur extra charges. Terms on overseas sales are different. Copyright 2015 Land And Sea Collection™. All Rights Reserved!