562

R.H. Brown Breechloading Signal Cannon

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,100.00 USD Estimated At:NA
R.H. Brown Breechloading Signal Cannon
CURRENT BID
0.00USD+ applicable fees & taxes.
ENTER YOUR MAXIMUM ABSENTEE BID[?]
You must bid at least
1,100.00USD
USD
1,100.00 x 1 unit = 1,100.00USDApplicable fees & taxes are added at checkout.
[?]Live Online Auction Starts In 2024 Nov 23 @ 09:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
10 ga. blank, 8 3/4'' barrel, (19 1/2'' overall from muzzle to cascabel) with a very good plus bore showing scattered light frosting and a few tiny pits here and there. Circa 1890, R.H. Brown was one of the first to patent a breechloading cannon design and is the lesser known predecessor to the Strong Signal cannon. The bronze barrel and breechblock have a bright ocher patina with scattered light tarnish and some tiny impact marks. The breech rotates counter clockwise by lifting a bronze knob mounted to the side of the breech. Mounted to the rear of the breech is a standard Brown plunger activated firing pin and pulley. The bottom of the barrel at the rear has the standard ring shape shell ejector. The interior of the breechblock and rear of the barrel are both numbered ''2'' and the top of the barrel is marked ''MADE BY R.H. BROWN & CO. / NEW HAVEN, CT. U.S.A. / LAVIGNE'S PAT. JULY 31-88 / PAT. FEB. 18-90''. Markings remain mostly crisp with only a couple letters mellowing slightly. The cannon retains its original cherry yacht carriage with front mounted lignum vitae wheels. The carriage remains in very good condition with scattered dents, handling marks, and two large chips in the top left side behind the axle which have been dressed, the interior of both sides are numbered ''21'' behind the axle. The wheels show areas of flattening but remain free of cracks. The axle caps, washers and side tie-downs are no longer present. The carriage at its highest point measures 6 1/8'' and the width is 6 1/2'' at the front wheels. A very good early signal cannon by a not-so-common maker. Due to excessive weight, extra shipping and crating will apply. (5B11390-11) {ANTIQUE} (1500/2000)