This Great Model Cannon Has Been Sold. Thank you! ANTIQUE US NAVY BREECH LOADING NICKEL PLATED MINIATURE SHIP'S DECK CANNON A Signal Cannon Relic from WW II or Earlier    Shown above at near zero elevation from the front and elevated at 15 degrees from the breech. This high quality cannon replicates the design of an American breech loading deck gun used in both World Wars. Except for the Grey painted iron base, the cannon is Nickel plated making it a superb presentation piece. Presented is an unmarked, iron barrel breech loader which is different from others of this genre in that it is a cleaner design and has been nickel plated. We were told that it was fired in the past and designed to use 12 gauge blank shot gun shells. The barrel is not rifled, but the breech has machined interlocking interrupted threads just like the real gun. 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 8 to plus 15 degrees elevation. The lanyard is said to be original.  The design has many features of the 5" 38 caliber deck guns that were used on numerous classes of U.S. Navy warships in both the World Wars. It was handed down in the same family for the last 51 years.                           Showing the interrupted threads of the open breech & firing pin                                  DIMENSIONS:  Cannon Length overall   29"    Bore .74" or 18.74 mm = 12 gauge Length Barrel    28"                   Maximum diameter of tube  1 3/4"                            Dia. At 1st step 1 1/2"  at 2nd step 1 3/4"     Weight of cannon 22 pounds Diameter of base 7 1/2" 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 the various parts clearly show this was made in one.  Navy Apprentice machinists were likely given the making of cannons such as this as a test if their capabilities before graduating.       Closed breech above showing the lever that locks the block.  Open breech below showing the extended firing pin               This cannon is being offered for display only and should not be fired unless inspected by a gunsmith                               Beneath the circular trunnion is a foundry casting irregularity                                       CONDITION:   The nickel plating covers any marks of machining, but leaves evidence of some minor pitting. There are also some waves in the surface of the tube. There is a casting imperfection on the left side of the yoke that holds the barrel and some other minor imperfections elsewhere. From a foot away it makes a dramatic statement as a conversation piece. The bore has no lands, and as would be expected is dirty, but there is no rust in the chamber or tube. The lanyard dates from about 1964. The cannon cocks and fires as it should, but we have not tried to fit a 10 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!