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The howitzer is fitted in a professionally built wooden carriage. The
tube measures approximately 37 inches from muzzle to cascabel, with
a 31 inch inside bore length and overall measurements, including the
carriage, approximately 80 inches long by 54 inches wide by 42 inches
tall. For relevant information and contract deliveries of these Model
1835 12-pounder mountain howitzers, reference pages 134-137 and
Appendix 15A on pages 294-296 of “Field Artillery Weapons of the Civil
War” (2004) by Hazlett, Olmstead, and Parks.
CONDITION: Fine with attractively aged darkened original gold/green
patina on the tube and legible markings. Carriage is very fine with most
of its green and black painted finishes. This highly desirable Cyrus Alger
& Co. U.S. Model 1835 bronze 12-pounder mountain howitzer would
make a fine addition to any Civil War collection!
Estimate: 35,000 - 55,000
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