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In Style of Civil War Mountain Howitzer Bronze - Iron Signal Cannon

$950List Price

About the Item

Vintage bronze signal cannons are increasingly rare finds. They were used ashore and afloat to make salutes, announce a danger, and to call attention in the case of an emergency. They were also used to start yacht races. This cannon replicates that of a Mountain Howitzer of the Civil War Era. Presented is a great looking bronze barreled signal cannon that follows the design of the Mountain Howitzers that were used in the Civil War. They could also be mounted on gunboats. It was designed to use the same shells as a 12 pound field gun, but did so weighing half as much in its scaled down size and became known a a "Bull Pup". It could be quickly broken down and carried by three mules over the mountains and through the plains. This cannon is mounted on a cast iron carriage with iron wheels. The barrel's touch hole and bore show black powder residue. MARKINGS PROVENANCE: The bottom of the carriage has Barney's Cannons, Inc over So. Bend, Indiana cast in place. Our research indicates that Barney's was a small backyard maker of signal cannons who operated from 1964 to 1969. They had three basic models in their line almost all of which were made of cast iron and intended to be fired. They were a miniature revolutionary field gun, a 4th of July noisemaker which looked like the ubiquitous Winchester signal cannon and the mountain howitzer which was made with an iron barrel and only a few with a bronze barrel. DIMENSIONS: Cannon Length overall 17" Length barrel 9 1/2" Bore 3/4" or 75 Cal Maximum Width 8" Weight of cannon 21 1/5 pounds Carriage 8" W x 16" L x 8 1/2" wheels

Creator:
Barney s Cannons, Inc. (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1965
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. The tube shows evidence of use, and appears to be in good condition. The touch hole is open to the bore. The cast-iron carriage has some loss of it black paint and has some scattered white paint streaks. The trunnion caps are made from sheet medal and held in place by four hex nuts, two at each end. One of the straps has a crack which still holds it. The wheels, axles are of iron. There are other minor expected marks of age. Other than the maker s name and address, there are no other mold marks or inscriptions. This exceedingly fine example is being sold for display purposes only. No attempt should be made to fire it without inspection by a gunsmith.
Seller Location:
Palm City, FL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU9257763163

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