Antique Signal Cannon

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Posted by Gsting
11 years ago
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Description

I have an antique signal cannon that has been in my family for a few generations.  My grandfather (father's side) passed it to him and then he passed it onto me in the 1970's.  It is brass with cast iron wheels.  Approximately size:  24" overall length.  11" tall.  The wheels are 12" in diameter and the barrel is 12" long.  The bore is approximately 7/8" in diameter.  The cannon weighs about 41 pounds.  Unfortunately, I can find no markings whatsoever on it.  Thanks - It has been a puzzle for me since receiving it. (My Dad passed away not long after giving it to me.) 
Category Militaria
Medium Brass and Cast Iron
Distinguishing marks No Marks
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item 24" Long; 11" wide; 12"tall; barrel length 12"; bore 7/8"
Date Period Unsure
Weight 41 pounds
History I know very little about it, though my father indicated his father had it given to his father (My Great Grandfather). At one point, I remember someone telling me it was used in the civil war to signal position.
Price Paid (If known) Gift
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Submitted by Theguncellar

This is a nice little signal cannon mostly used on yacht's or small ships, they also used them for sailboat racing, your gun was made from 1880-1920's There were many of these little cannon companys at that time and most didn't sign them, the value on this one would be about $250
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