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Antique Cannon & Carriage
Guns International #: 101806160 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Cannons - Antique and Replica - Antiques
Seller's Information
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Seller: KNack
Member Since: 12/13/21
First Name: Kirt
Last Name: Nack
State: Texas
Zip: 77389
Country: United States
Phone: (281) 288-7826
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 1
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Cash, check, credit card
About Us: We deal in antiques, but occasionally run across military items.
Description:
I have received two professional opinions regarding this cannon, here are both of them:
WPA 3 Pounder Monument Gun
The Works Progress Administration produced cannons for display in public parks and monuments. Under 1,000 cannons (total) were made representing several different styles. This example appears to be a miniaturized version of a Congreve 6 Pounder, a British light field gun of the Armstrong style. Significant attrition of these pieces has occurred over the past 80 years, primarily as a result of WW-II scrap drives. The carriage is contemporary with the barrel, though some of the wood has been replaced.
GAR 3 Pounder Gun
The Grand Army of the Republic made cannons in the late 19th century. This example appears to be a Civil War-era reproduction of a 1½ field carriage in a Napoleon-style pattern.
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I deal in antique phonographs, not cannons, so I have no opinion. What I can tell you that it is a very nice looking piece. The tube is solid bronze with a beautiful patina. It measures 47" long and has a 3" bore (ID). The bore is clear (not filled with concrete as is often the case) and the tube takes three guys to lift. I am told that it could be fired, but that doing so would be very unsafe due to aged metal fatigue. The carriage wheels are 40" in diameter.
Persons wishing to see the gun in person are welcome to drop by; contact us at 281-288-7826 first to schedule an appointment.
SOLD
Antique: Yes