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Item Code: 715-06
This is a well-made swivel gun with crown relief on top of first reinforce. Banded tapered tube measures 29” and about 34 ½” including cascabel. Measures 10” wide at trunnions with a 15” yoke. This is a typical gun that would be found on many maritime vessels in the late 18th century and early 19th century to protect cargos against pirates or other risks. Maritime insurers of the era such as Lloyds in London required merchant vessels to be armed with such cannon. This is a fine cannon that displays well on its original swivel yoke that is not often retained. No serial number.
Provenance: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection.
Condition: Good to very good overall, with heavy pitting under black paint. Bore is clear though rusted and pitted.
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