Category
Militaria
Medium
Brass and Cast Iron
Distinguishing marks
No Marks
Condition
Good
Date Period
Unsure
Size and dimensions of this item
24" Long; 11" wide; 12"tall; barrel length 12"; bore 7/8"
Weight
41 pounds
Long 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.)Â
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
For Sale?
Yes
Re: Antique Signal Cannon
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