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SALE NO. 76
1530. DAN WALTER SHOTGUN CASE This is a well made heavy aluminum Dan Walter take-down shot gun case that measures 31”x 6 1/4”x
7 1/4”. This case is lined with blue baize and has numerous compartments. The case is designed for a takedown shot gun with a barrel of no
more than 27”. Under the barrel storage area are compartments for storing cleaning supplies. There are also compartment of choke tubes. In
the cover there is a compartment that currently holds 2 sets of Briley tubes, one set is 12 to 20 ga. and the other is 12 to 410. These tubes were
custom fitted by Briley for an unknown O/U shotgun and will not fit other shotguns. This is a very nice shotgun case. (3376-24)
1531. CANNON COLLECTIBLES This lot includes a small chrome cannon shaped cigarette lighter by ATC Japan. This piece is 6” overall and
is lit by pulling the cascable. One wheel is broken off. Also a set of silver plastic salt and pepper shakers shaped as a 15th century double cannon.
(3412-13)
1532. BRASS SALUTE CANNON This is a small percussion salute cannon with a 8 1/2”, 65 cal. brass barrel with a deep mustard finish and an
oxidized bore. The carriage and wheels are iron with pitting and oxidation. The barrel evaluation adjustment is present but has a newer screw
extension to the barrel. The rear of the barrel has a knurled cascable with the pivot for the hammer which is “S” shaped and is pitted. Over all a
nice older salute cannon. (3411-19) {ANTIQUE}
1533. DEWEY ALARM CANNON This is a Dewey cast iron 1” bore alarm cannon with percussion firing vent on the underside of the barrel.
This barrel measures 14” long and stands 9” tall on a cast iron bed. Firing of the warning cannon takes place when a cord, attached to rod, is
pulled and the rod trips the lever holding the barrel breech in a raised position. The barrel breech pivots downward, igniting a percussion cap on
the fixed hammer mounted on the bed. The piece retains 30% of early gold, green and silver paint with the remainder showing a dark brown patina.
The cannon functions and would be a great addition to any collection. (3397-17) {ANTIQUE}
1534. MODERN SALUTE CANNON A newly created salute cannon appears to be a one of a kind item. This cannon has a high tensile steel
16 1/4” barrel with a 1” smooth bore and 2 7/16” diameter at the muzzle and is oxidized. Overall the piece is 20 3/4” and stands 9” at the muzzle.
It is mounted on hand made mahogany carriage with machined aluminum wheels. The trunnions are held in place with brass blocks. The
vent hole is located 2 1/2” from the breach. The barrel retains 85% of original gold paint and the carriage is stained a rich brown with a crack and
chip on the left rear corner of the tail. A well made piece. (3398-8) {ANTIQUE}
1535. NON FIRING BRASS CANNON This piece features an 18 pound nicely detailed brass barrel with a 1” bore and 2” diameter at the muzzle.
The barrel features a plain muzzle moulding, three reinforcing rings, center of barrel mounted trunnions and an oval cascable. The barrel has
a nice mustard patina with some areas faded to brown. The barrel comes with a newer wooden bed in poor condition. A great barrel in need of
a little TLC. (3412-15)
1536. SMALL CANNON This cannon has a 10 1/2” barrel with a 88 cal bore with a 7” depth, 15 1/2” over all length and is 8 1/4” tall. The barrel
is made of steel with 3 reinforcing rings machined into barrel and the vent hole is 3 1/2” from the breach. The green painted carriage is newer,
appears hand made and is mounted on steel wheels and axle that are period with the barrel. The barrel has brown patina and the bore is heavily
oxidized. (3412-3) {ANTIQUE}
1537. MODEL NAPOLEON CANNON The is a well made Spanish replica of a Napoleon 12 Pound cannon. The steel barrel is 14 1/8” long, 69
cal, has light surface oxidation and has a clean smooth bore. Over all this piece is 28” long and 11” tall at the wheels. Superb details abound with
the carriage having steel rimed wooded spoke wheels; the stock is reinforced at the trunnions and mid way to the tail. A steel lumbar is present
as is the pintle hook and chain. There is a screw elevator, two metal storage boxes and two bore cleaning poles with brushes. A great addition
to you firearms collection. (3412-1)
1538. SMALL NAVAL CANNON This is a non-firing replica of cannon from the US Constitution with a plaque noting such on the front of the
carriage. The bronze barrel is 10” long with a 52 cal bore and retains 50% of its original bright finish. The carriage is made of softwood and is a
well detailed ship mounted carriage. (3412-4)
1539. BRASS FIELD CANNON This is a small non-firing stylized brass cannon with a 6” barrel in 45 cal. the carriage is made of two pieces of
hard wood and is retained by two brass pins in the rear and by the brass axle with custom turned brass wheels. The metal pieces retain a nice
brushed finish. (3412-14)
1540. SMALL ALL BRASS FIELD CANNON This is a rough cast all brass cannon with a 7” barrel, 44 cal bore and a vent hole. The barrel
is mounted on a solid brass carriage with brass spoked wheels and is 10 1/4” overall and 5” tall at the wheels. This piece has a nice unpolished
mustard patina. (3412-10) {ANTIQUE}
1541. MODEL OF NAVAL CANNON Well made model of an 18 Century naval cannon mounted on a wood deck base with water barrel and
ramrod. The brass barrel is 4 3/4” long with a 42 cal bore and is nicely detailed with muzzle moulding, swell and barrel reinforcing bands. The
carriage is mahogany with brass details and wood wheels. The barrel has a nice unpolished finish. (3412-18)
1542. LOT OF MINIATURE CANNONS This lot consists of four miniature cannons including, two cast brass field cannons 3 3/4” long one
with plaque showing Fort Sumter and marked “Fort Sumter Charleston, SC” and the second marked “Citadel Charleston SC” Also a brass field
cannon 4 1/4” long with cast brass carriage, spoked wheels and nice detail on the barrel. A brass naval cannon 3” long with black cast iron carriage.
(3412-19, 20, 21, 24)
1543. LOT OF MINIATURE CANNONS This lot consists of four miniature cannons including two pencil sharpeners designed as a gattling gun
with carriage and siege mortar, one Brass field cannon 5” long with cast iron carriage and a cast iron field cannon with spoked wheels painted
black. (3412-22, 23, 25, 26)
1544. LOT OF SMALL CANNONS This lot consists of two small cannons including Model of 18th century naval cannon with bronze 7 1/2”
straight rifled, 50 cal bore with drilled vent hole mounted on a soft wood naval carriage with wooden wheels. The barrel retains a nice brown patina.
Also a model of 19th century field cannon with 6 1/2” brass barrel and spoked wheels and a black cast iron carriage. The barrel shows nice
detail with muzzle moulding, handles, reinforcing rings and a removable cascable. There is a small brass wheel located at the lumbar. Brass retains
nice mustard finish. (3412-12, 16)
1545. BRASS SIGNAL CANNON This piece features an 9 pound, 12” brass vented barrel with a 63 cal bore and 1 3/8” diameter at the muzzle.
The barrel features a plain muzzle moulding, center of barrel mounted trunnions and cascable. The barrel has a nice mustard patina with some
areas are oxidized. The barrel comes with a wooden bed in fair condition. (3412-8) {ANTIQUE}
1546. SOLID BRASS NON-FIRING CANNON This is a solid brass non-firing cannon with a 11” barrel is 15 1/2” overall and stands 5 1/4”
tall at the spoked wheels. The carriage and wheels are brass and have an unpolished finish. (3412-9)
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