GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
RARE BRONZE FRENCH MODEL 1756 NAVAL 1-POUNDER GUN.This regulation French Naval 1756 swivel gun is numbered "89" on right trunnion and weight of "142" lbs on left trunnion. Other than trunnion markings, there are no discernible marks. The orig tiller projection at breech has been partially trimmed for use on Naval carriage such as the fine restoration carriage it is resting on today, along with fine restored removable quoin for elevation. This is a beautiful gun with fine lines, typical of 18th century design. This may be one of the few survivors of this model known as so many pre-French Revolution cannons were melted down. SIZE: PROVENANCE: Ex-Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: About 45" overall; cannon 37-1/2" with bbl length of 34" and 2-1/4" bore. Orig vent has been plugged and a newer vent drilled just above for continued use. Recent naval style carriage is very good, sound & solid with metal hardware painted black and wood wheels & body are grey. 51206-2 JS (6,000-8,000)