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English Antique Iron Ships Cannon,
Guns International #: 103188278 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Cannons - Antique and Replica -
Seller's Information
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Seller: Historian48
Member Since: 1/29/25
First Name: Tom
Last Name: Reitz
State: California
Zip: 945506804
Country: United States
Phone: (925) 373-9218
Number of Active Listings: 1
Total Number of Listings: 3
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers Check, Money Order, Personal Check
About Us: Long time antique firearm and cannon collector.
Description:
Antique English style Iron Cannon... 2 Pounder. This merchant ships gun was cast approximately in the 1810 era and has no foundary marks remaining on it. This gun was excavated in 1974 in Livermore, California by a contractor while excavating for a swimming pool. It was excavated near the old road to Mission San Jose. While I did not witness the excavation of the cannon, I did see it in the as found condition about a week after its discovery...it looked lke a rusty log. It was then sandblasted, primed, painted and displayed at my home for the next 51 years. As shown in the photos, the surface of the tube is pitted with medium to heavy pitting as one would expect on an excavated cannon. While pitted, the cannon is still structuraly solid. The bore is very rough and not suitable for firing. The vent is clear as found,
Cannon Specifications:
Length 48 inches
Diameter at breech rimbase 7.6 inches
Diameter at muzzle 5.5 inches
Bore Diameter 2.5 inches
Diameter of trunnions 2.5 inches
Length of trunnions 2.5 inches
Trunnions cast below center line of bore
Distance at ends of trunnions 12 inches
Weight of cannon ~ 325 pounds
Condition of bore very rough and not suitable for firing.
Vent is clear.
Buyer pays all shipping and insurance costs. Arrangements to pick up cannon at its Livermore, California location can be made if buyer lives close by. Cannon has already been crated for commerical shipping by seller.
Price: $1,950.00
Antique: Yes