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c. 1770-83 Revolutionary War Era, Impressive Larger Size Cast Iron Hand-Cannon

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:475.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 800.00 USD
c. 1770-83 Revolutionary War Era, Impressive Larger Size Cast Iron Hand-Cannon
American Revolution
Nice Revolutionary War Era Cast Iron Salute Hand-Cannon
c. 1770-83 Revolutionary War Era, Impressive Larger Size Cast Iron Hand-Cannon, Salute & Powder Tester, Very Fine.
This authentic Revolutionary War Era Cast Iron Hand-Cannon in very solid original condition and has an overall even natural rich metal patina. This example measures 7.25” tall with a 1” bore. The top is 2.5” hexagon and its base is 3.5” hexagon. They are solid Iron that is very heavy (about 12.25 lbs). It is of a square design with chamfered corners and is ignited by a small touch hole near the base. These were used for Salute Cannons and/or as a Powder Tester. A Hand Cannon is an early form of firearm. It is possibly the oldest type of portable firearm, as well as the simplest type of early firearm, as 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. An excellent original museum quality specimen for display.