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BROWN STYLE BREECHLOADING SIGNAL CANNON.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 4,000.00 USD
BROWN STYLE BREECHLOADING SIGNAL CANNON.
Cal. 6 Ga. NSN. Bbl. 13". Brass cannon has an overall length: approx. 18 1/2". While bbl. appears unmarked, the breechloading mechanism gives the indication of R. H. Brown mfg. Breech swivels counterclockwise to load, firing pin retracts to cocked position held in place by brass detent. 13 3/4" x 7 1/2" x 7" Walnut carriage secured by chain. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: wooden elevation edge. CONDITION: Brass has a mustard patina w/ numerous impressions around breech & mechanism. Right side of carriage shows a few wood grain checks & a long crack. Wood in good overall condition w/ several deep gouges, chips & impression in interior portion from use. Chain & other brass components of carriage exhibit heavy verdigris accumulation. Appears functional when cycled by hand. (01-21578/MD). $1,500-4,000.