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Lyle Lifesaving Cannon and Carriage Manufactured in 1878 (First Year of Production)
Guns International #: 101514783 Seller's Inventory #: 0981120
Category: Cannons - Antique and Replica - Antiques
Seller's Information
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Seller: OnMark USA
Company: OnMark USA, Inc.
Member Since: 4/30/13
First Name: David
Last Name: Cochran
State: North Carolina
Zip: 27407
Country: United States
Phone: (336) 215-1904
Phone2: (336) 706-0892
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Personal Check, Bank Check, Money Order
Description:
Invented in 1878 by Lt. David A. Lyle (a graduate of West Point in 1869) of the US Army Ordnance Corp., the Lyle cannon was a technological idea that made the U.S. Lifesaving Service (now U.S. Coast Guard) more efficient. The cannon weights 202 lbs. and when loaded with an 18 lb. projectile, it could fire a shot line a maximum of 695 yards to a ship in distress. By 1906 the Lyle cannon was responsible for saving approximately 4,500 lives. It remained in production through World War II. This particuliar Lyle cannon was manufactured at the West Point Foundry (WFP) in 1878, the first year of production of the Lyle cannon. The muzzle is well marked with the serial number (126), inspector's initials (C.W.W), date of manufacture (1878) and contractor (W.P.F.). The cannon is marked on the right trunnion "U.S./L.S.S." (U.S. Lifesaving Service). The wood and metal mounts are sound and the metal mounts still retain good traces of the original thinning red paint. Overall condition is very good Brass barrel has original patina, crisp markings, smooth clean bore (not relined). Carriage is sound and solid with pitting on metal mountings. A unique item to add to your collection.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: West Point Foundry
Model: Lyle Cannon
Serial Number: 126
Condition: Very good
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: Very Good
Bore Condition: Excellent
Weight: 202 Lbs.
Manufacture Date: 1878