April 11-13, 2023 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/12/2023
A very nice example of a relic munition from the Revolutionary War era. This bar shot measures approximately 15 - 1/2" long and 4" width at the ends. Constructed of 2 ball hemisphere joints that are connected by a solid round bar, the shot's effect was similar to chain shot. When fired, this munition creates a spinning rotation and was devastating at short range, especially when cutting through sails, shrouds, rigging, and shipboard personnel. This example exhibits an original label that reads "FROM AMMUNITION DUMP AT FT. INDEPENDENCE / KINGSBRIDGE, N.Y.C. 1915" and was once coveted by renowned collector Dr. John K. Lattimer. Originally known as Castle William the fort was renamed Fort Adams and then Fort Independence after it was abandoned by the British and utilized by American forces during the Revolutionary War. CONDITION: Relic.
CORRECTION: This bar shot was purchased by Dr. John K. Lattimer from painter and historian Don Troiani in 1977. A letter from Troiani to Dr. Lattimer is included with this lot describing the bar shot.
Item Dimensions: L: 16"