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N.P. Ames manufactured 31
Model 1835 6-Pounder Cannons
for the U.S. Government and
6 for the Army of the
Texas Republic.
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Virtually any pre-1861 dated 6-pounder could have been used by
Confederate forces, and this gun certainly fits the bill. The trunnions
are marked “N.P. AMES/FOUNDER/SPRINGFIELD.” (right) and “1837”
(left). “NO 6” is faintly marked on the top front above the muzzle.
Two threaded holes are located on top at the muzzle, three holes
near the vent, and three behind the breech at the top of the base,
which would have likely been used with a Mexican-American War
era “hammer” percussion primer. “9/751/G.T.” marked on the rear
surface of the breech, which may indicate this is the 9th delivered
Ames gun, it weighs 751 pounds, and is marked with the inspection
initials of George Talcott. The bore measures at just over 4 inches
wide at the muzzle. The gun is mounted on a Steen Cannons of
Ashland, Kentucky reproduction carriage with accoutrements.
Includes a brass collection tag marked “76” attached to the ball.
CONDITION: Very good, attractively aged patina on the bronze with
some period wear, mild flash pitting, scattered dings and dents, and
mostly defined markings. Carriage is a fine modern reproduction
with some light paint chips, and sturdy overall.
Estimate: 60,000 - 95,000