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Lyle Rescue Gun with Iron-Mounted Wooden Carriage, rare 1936 Firing Mechanism and Original Wooden Elevation Quoin mfrd by Richmond Iron Works
Guns International #: 100774762 Seller's Inventory #: Vault 1
Category: Cannons - Antique and Replica -
Seller's Information
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Seller: mckeangun
Company: Northwest Community Housing Corporation
Member Since: 1/31/14
First Name: Michael
Last Name: McKean
State: Washington
Zip: 98335
Country: United States
Phone: (253) 678-9855
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Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 71
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: cash, wire
Description:
The Lyle Rescue Cannon was invented by David A. Lyle of Springfield Armory. The cannons were used from the late 1800's to 1952 when they were replaced with rockets for throwing rescue lines. In 1877 the Army Board of Ordnance assigned First Lt. David Lyle, a West Point and M.I.T. graduate to begin research and testing of a rescue gun. Of the 3 types Lyle fashioned, the 2 1/2 inch bore (64 mm) became the U.S. standard line-throwing gun.
It is estimated that by 1906 the gun had saved over 4,500 lives and it remained in use and production through WW II and until 1952.
This museum quality example has been in a family vault for 70 years and has not seen the light of day. This speciman is marked "US/LSS" for United States Lifesaving Service. Crisp muzzle markings include "1905" for the year of manufacture, "no. 692" for the number of the gun produced, "R.I.W." for the manufacturer, Richmond Iron Works and L.M.F. for the name of the Inspector
Condition is very fine overall. Brass is clean and shiny, markings are crisp and the smooth bore is clean, The wooden carriage is sound with hints of a reddish paint. The original wooden quoin for adjusting elevation is in excellent condition..
This speciman includes the VERY RARE model 1936 brass firing mechanism which accepts a 32 calibre blank.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Richmond Iron Works, successor to a Confederate War manufacturer
Model: USS/LSS United States Life Saving Service
Serial Number: 692
Bore: 2 1/2 inch
Condition: excellent
Metal Condition: excellent
Wood Condition: very good
Bore Condition: clean
Manufacture Date: 1905