CANNON MANUFACTURING CO. "CANNON MODEL NO. 300 AND 358" MODEL AIRPLANE ENGINES AND PARTS, LOT OF 13, comprising four Model 300 examples, including a 1941 example, finned head with six bolts, unmarked case and lacking decal, mount impressed with SN "786"; three 1946 examples with circular finned heads, each cylinder case bypass embossed "CANNON 300", impressed with SN's "011479" and "007702" on the back of two examples crankshaft cases and remaining with "14248" on mount; and a Model 358 with circular finned head, cylinder bypass embossed "CANNON 358", back of crankshaft case impressed with SN "CO13726", each fitted with a spark plug including two AC and two Champion. Three examples' crankshafts turn freely, one of embossed 300's is tight and another is frozen, and each is untested for functionality. Along with seven assorted bags of parts from a container marked for Cannon .300 and of unknown association, parts include two plastic fuel tanks, two timer units, a needle valve assembly, and washer. 1941 to 1946. 3 1/2" x 4" overall.
Literature: Parallels Dannels - American Model Engine Encyclopedia, p. 47.
Provenance: From the collection of Fred Kaiser, East Sandwich, MA.