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Iron "BP&Co" Marked Ship Cannon with Base

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Cannons Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Iron  BP&Co  Marked Ship Cannon with Base
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Iron "BP&Co" Marked Ship Cannon with Base

Measuring 31 inches long and approximately 8 inches wide across the trunnions, the cannon is fitted with a pair of sighting grooves at front and rear, a pair of 1 3/4 inch trunnions marked "BP/&C" (reportedly Boyd & Peck) on the right and "1987" on the left, and a raised "crown/BP" on top. The cannon is mounted on an 11 inch wide and 26 3/4 inch long hardwood base with an elevation adjustment screw and a pair of wooden skids on the bottom. Overall length as mounted is 35 1/4 inches.

Manufacture: Unknown
Model: Cannon
BBL: 25 1/2 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 1 1/2 inch
Finish: brown
Grips:
Serial Number:

Good. A dark brown patina is showing overall, with mild handling marks and some light pitting overall, heavier around the touch hole. The base is very good, with some wear along the edges and scattered dings.