Revolutionary War Era Rare Cast Iron Hand Cannon
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Revolutionary War Era Rare Cast Iron Salute Hand-Cannon
c. 1770-83 Revolutionary War Era. Rare Iron Hand Cannon, Salute / Powder Tester, Fine.
This heavy, authentic Revolutionary War Era Cast Iron Hand-Cannon in very solid condition. These were used for Salute Cannons and/or as a Powder Tester. A Hand Cannon is an early form of firearm, possibly the oldest type of portable firearm, as well as the simplest type of early firearm. Most examples require direct manual external ignition through a touch hole without any form of firing mechanism. It may also be considered a forerunner of the handgun. This example measures 5.25” tall with a 7/8” bore. The top is 2” octagon and its base is 2.75” octagon. This piece is solid Iron that is very heavy (about 4.5 lbs). It is of a square design with chamfered corners and is ignited by a small touch hole near the base. This example has an overall even natural rich metal patina. A rarely encountered, original Revolutionary War Era “museum” piece.
Revolutionary War Era Rare Cast Iron Salute Hand-Cannon
c. 1770-83 Revolutionary War Era. Rare Iron Hand Cannon, Salute / Powder Tester, Fine.
This heavy, authentic Revolutionary War Era Cast Iron Hand-Cannon in very solid condition. These were used for Salute Cannons and/or as a Powder Tester. A Hand Cannon is an early form of firearm, possibly the oldest type of portable firearm, as well as the simplest type of early firearm. Most examples require direct manual external ignition through a touch hole without any form of firing mechanism. It may also be considered a forerunner of the handgun. This example measures 5.25” tall with a 7/8” bore. The top is 2” octagon and its base is 2.75” octagon. This piece is solid Iron that is very heavy (about 4.5 lbs). It is of a square design with chamfered corners and is ignited by a small touch hole near the base. This example has an overall even natural rich metal patina. A rarely encountered, original Revolutionary War Era “museum” piece.
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Revolutionary War Era Rare Cast Iron Hand Cannon
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