GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
RARE AND FINE CIVIL WAR MODEL 1861 PARROTT RIFLE CANNON MADE FOR STATE OF NEW YORK AND BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN USED BY NEW YORK LIGHT ARTILLERY AT THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG IN THE WHEATFIELD. WPF 1861 63 2.9 Cal. 2.9. This particular cannon presents beautifully on correct carriage utilizing orig irons, only the wood has been restored. Model 1861 Parrott's have a 2.9" bore & shot 10-pounder rifle projectiles & was 1 of 2 basic light field guns most used in the Civil War. This particular cannon was made for the state of New York with bold "SNY" surcharge between trunnions on top of bbl. Right trunnion is inspected "RPP" (Robert P. Parrott) above "WPF" (West Point Foundry). The left trunnion is stamped with a large "1861". Muzzle face is marked with registry number "No 63" & "2.9". Back of breech above cascabel "PATENTED / 1861", the weight of "905" pounds is stamped below cascabel. It's well known that Parrotts were used by several New York batteries.at least 1 unit was issued 3" ammunition which could not be fired causing delays on the first day of Gettysburg battle which eventually called for the end of 2.9" rifles & Parrotts being standardized to 3" starting in 1864. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Black painted bbl & carriage irons. Other carriage components are OD painted. Bbl exhibits iron patina, under paint where exposed. Markings are very sharp & discernible as can be seen in photos other indiscernible mark just above the bore diameter stamped at bottom of muzzle face where there is pitting. Bore & vent are clear exhibiting well defined rifling with pitting & rust. Carriage is sound & solid & very fine overall, looks ready to go to war with the fine set of reproduction implements attached including sponges, worm, water bucket & hand spikes. 50130-1 JS (40,000-65,000)