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The carriage is fitted with iron bound 12 spoke wheels, an elevation wheel, and includes tools and a pole measuring 126 1/2 inches long (10
foot 6 1/2 inches). For information and contract deliveries on 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” by James C. Hazlett, Edwin Olmstead, and M. Hume Parks.
CONDITION: Fine with attractively aged darkened patina on the bronze with scattered dings and scratches, and clear markings. The reproduction carriage is very fine, the caisson is excellent. Estimate: 55,000 - 85,000
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