September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/5/2023
The massive black painted pouch hole fired steel tube measures approximately 64" from muzzle to cascabel, with a 2 - 1/2" smoothore. "6-2-93" date present at the breech. Gun is currently mounted to an attractive gray painted solid wood carriage with 57" iron banded spoked wood wheels. Data plate on carriage reads "J. C. BIDWELL PITTSBURGH" around the date "1863". Complete with several worms and wipes, as well as an attractive 20 x 16" print of this cannon in use during a reenactment. CONDITION: Good. Tube retains the majority of its paint finish with some abrasions and areas of oxidation. Carriage has weathered appearance with with some disintegration around the axel. An impressive piece displaying well as is but would benefit from a restoration to return it to range worthy condition.
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.Item Dimensions: 125 x 80 x 60"
Paperwork
Photo of cannon at reenactment