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Bronze Lyle Type C Life Saving Cannon on carriage

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 7,500.00 USD
Bronze Lyle Type C Life Saving Cannon on carriage
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA 92606
Bronze Lyle Type C Life Saving Cannon on carriage, Serial number 700, dating from 1905, with ''L.M.F.'' inspector's marking and ''R.I.W.'' manufacturer's marking at muzzle, 2-1/2'' bore, with reusable friction fuse assembly that utilizes .32 S&W cal. blank cartridges. Right trunnion marked ''U.S./L.S.S.'' (Life Saving Service). Cannon measures 25'' in length on iron strapped oak carriage approx. 30'' long and 10'' high, with four handles. Includes 20-1/2'' iron Breeches Buoy with eyelet for line attachment weighing 19 lbs. and dated 1904. Condition is fine with toning and paint loss to iron straps on carriage, and heavy patination to bronze cannon body. Est.: $5,000-$7,500.