SIGNAL CANNON NAVAL STYLE CARRIAGE
18TH CENTURY
Smaller size cannons such as this were used to signal other ships to pass orders and information, to salute other vessels in passing, to sound a mutiny, and in time of fog, as a distance off signal.
Presented is a fine cast bronze cannon of the type that was on the gun decks of ship's of the line during the time of the War of 1812 and earlier. In a simplified form, it replicates the 24 pound cannons on frigates of the Continental Navy such as the USS Constitution.
This cannon is being offered for display only and should not be fired unless inspected by a gunsmith!
The barrel has been recently polished and has a fine finish. There is a prominent touch hole just forward of the reinforcing ring before the chamber. There are a number of abrasions showing use. There are no Foundry marks.
The cannon is on a simplified version of a shipboard style wood carriage of contemporary construction with plates over the trunnions. Typical of this period, the cannon has:
Prominent
cascabal knob
Reinforced chamber
Center line trunnions
Trunnion caps
Shipboard style wood carriage
Showing
the aiming block in detail
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This cannon is being offered for display only and should not be fired unless inspected by a gunsmith.
DIMENSIONS:
Length overall
26"
Length of
barrel: 24 1/2" Bore 1 3/4"
Width at rear
4"
Width, at Trunnions 3 1/2"
Outside Width at Bore: 2 3/4"
Overall Weight: 47 lbs
DIMENSIONS
CARRIAGE:
15 1/2" x 9" Height
Total
Weight 47 pounds
The cannon has not been fired and should be inspected by a licensed gunsmith beforehand. However, it is being sold only for display purposes.
This cannon is being offered for display only and should not be fired unless inspected by a gunsmith.
OUR UNCONDITIONAL NO NONSENSE GUARANTEE:
If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned within five days of receipt in its original packaging if without damage. Return items must be insured for their full value. Only a prior email authorization from us for the return is required. Shipping charges are included in this offer within the continental United States if an error is due to our fault.
SHIPPING & INSURED PACKING
by FedEx Ground to the 48 contiguous States. Shipping quotes will be figured at the time of sale.
International buyers welcome, but
should know the legal requirements of their country covering the import of cannons of this type. We have satisfied customers worldwide.
ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT are Bank wire transfer, cashier's check, or personal check in which case the item will be held until cleared.
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