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16 GAUGE BREECH LOADING "STRONG" BRONZE YACHT

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
16 GAUGE BREECH LOADING  STRONG  BRONZE YACHT
CANNON ON ORIGINAL MAHOGANY CARRIAGE.
Cal. 16 Ga. S# 58. Bbl. 9 1/2", hinged breech. 12" Overall. "STRONG F.A. CO / PAT APPLIED FOR / NEW HAVEN CONN”. Mounted on original mahogany & brass mounted carriage. This is among the earliest of Strong signal & yacht cannons. Most Strongs were made under contract from other mfg. after about 1890. CONDITION: fine overall, tube & mechanism appear original and complete, light mustard patina to brass, iron components have smooth brown patina. Mahogany carriage is missing front wheels & 2 brass carrying loops, rest of components appear complete. Mechanically fine & functional w/ clear smooth bore. (02-15429/JS). NON-GUN. $800-1,200.