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Exceptional Scale Percussion Replica U.S. Model 1841 Mountain Howitzer with Carriage -
NSN, 2 inch , 16 inch round bbl., black finish. This a detailed functional scale model of a U.S. Model 1841 12-pounder Mountain Howitzer. It measures approximately 20 inches from muzzle to fixed cascabel, with a 16 inch smooth
bore with 2 inch diameter, and uses
a standard musket sized percussion system with a manual hammer. The
cannon is unmarked. The carriage is wood with iron mounts and measures approximately 36 inches overall from
the tail to the front of the wheels, and has 19 inch diameter wood
wheels. Includes a ramming rod and steering stick on the carriage.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine overall, retains the majority of the black and green painted
finishes on the tube and carriage with some spots of light flaking showing through to some light corrosion, and the carriage remains
sound. This functional scale replica Mountain Howitzer would make a fine
addition to any antique arms collection, at a fraction of the weight and price of a
real full sized example! Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
LOT 186
Barney Gun Works 3/4 Scale Smoothbore Reproduction Civil War 20-Pounder Parrott Rifle with Carriage - , 2 1/4 inch , 51 inch round bbl., black finish. This 3/4 scale Parrot Rifle was cast by Barney Gun Works in South Bend, Indiana in the 1960’s, reportedly for the Centennial. The Parrott Rifle was invented by Captain Robert Parker Parrott in 1860 and produced at the West Point Foundry where he was
the superintendent in multiple sizes, including 10-pounders and 20-pounders. Some Parrott Rifles were ordered by the State of Virginia just before the war, and they were also copied by the Confederacy. They are cast iron and have large reinforcing bands in the breech section. This 3/4 scale reproduction example has raised letters “US” on top between the trunnions, “M” on the left trunnion, “62” on the right trunnion. It includes a carriage with grease bucket, water bucket, bore rods, and, and a limber box with 2nd Illinois Battery insignia painted on the lid and containing a pendulum rear sight, ball mold and small accessories.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 98% black painted finish
on the tube with some oxidation. The carriage is very
good with 97% green painted finish, the remaining areas
retain most of the black painted finish besides the mild
oxidation on the outside of the wheels, some cracks
visible, and remains otherwise sound. This is a wonderful
3/4 scale artillery piece that appears functional.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
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