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Hand Forged Copy of 15th Century Breech-Loaded Culverin
Guns International #: 100700480 Seller's Inventory #: 23654
Category: Cannons - Antique and Replica -
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1248
Total Number of Listings: 20565
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
This is a striking and handsome piece of ordnance built to resemble the early swivel-mounted culverins of the 1400's. The barrel is 50 5/8" long from muzzle to the end of the tiller and has a diameter of 5 1/8" at the stepped muzzle with a bore diameter of 2 1/4". There is a series of reinforcing hoops along the length of the barrel with a horizontal stirrup-shaped breech that acts as a cradle for the removable breech-piece which is 6 1/8" long, has a diameter of 3 3/8", and has a small touch-hole along with an offset handle. The breech is locked in place by a tapered iron bar, 10" in length, that is inserted from the right side. The gun is mounted on a wrought iron pedestal that measures 34" high to the tips of the swivel yoke and has a flat ring base that is 27" in diameter. A hand-wrought iron chain restraint slips over the end of the tiller to secure the tube at a suitable angle for display. The entire piece been painted black with 90% remaining and the underlying iron visible where the paint has flaked. Additionally, there is some light surface rust on the lip of the breech-piece but this is minor and not very visible when the breech is assembled. This is a fantastic piece of hand-forged iron ordnance (built ca. 1900) that would compliment any gun room or collection. Antique {Ref: "British Smooth-Bore Artillery" by Maj. Gen. B. P. Hughes, CB, CBE; 1969}
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Victorian
Model: Cannon
Caliber Info: 2 1/4
Gauge Info: 2 1/4