Category
Militaria
Medium
Brass
Distinguishing marks
no foundry markings
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
1880s approximately
Size and dimensions of this item
total 18"; muzzle to breech 14"
Weight
about 14 pounds
Long Description
This is a signal cannon on its original base, different because of the way the brass and wood base are made. It is a breech loading cannon with a muzzle ID of 7/8.
History
as a young child on the Jersey Shore, my grandfather told me it had belonged to his dad.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
was my grandchildren's great great great grandfather's
For Sale?
No
Antique Signal Cannon