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War of 1812 to Civil War Era, Hand-forged Naval Cannon Chain-Shot with Balls

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,000.00 USD
War of 1812 to Civil War Era, Hand-forged Naval Cannon Chain-Shot with Balls
War of 1812
War of 1812 to Civil War Era Naval Cannon Chain-Shot
c. War of 1812 to Civil War Era, Hand-forged Naval Cannon Chain-Shot, Extremely Fine.
An impressive, unused and excellent condition example of Naval Chain-Shot, measuring 11.75” long and each ball being of 2” diameter (shot). The Chain is Hand-forged with its cast shot balls with faint seams, as made, still visible. Typically fired by cannon at close range, these were propelled into the rigging of enemy ships to destroy masts, rigging and its sails, besides generally killing people. This wonderful example is very clean and choice in appearance having a nice natural overall patina, making it excellent for display. Quite rare so nice.