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U.S. Model 1841 Field Gun by Ames, dated 1847, with original No. 1 Field Carriage.... (Total: 5 Items)
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U.S. Model 1841 Field Gun by Ames, dated 1847, with original No. 1 Field Carriage. Exceptional condition, very rare, bronze, smoothbore U. S. Model 1841 field gun by Ames, dated 1847 and on the original NO. 1 field carriage. As fine an example as we have seen available on the open market in many years. Tube is dated 1847 at the breech. Both the exterior of the tube and the bore are about perfect with no noteworthy dins or dents and scattered dark patina. Boldly marked on the right trunnion face "N. P. Ames J. W. R". James Wolfe Ripley was the Ordnance officer who inspected this gun on 5 May 1847. The muzzle registry number is "286", stamped at the bottom of the muzzle.The original No. 1 field carriage is stamped on the right side trunnion plate "US. Watervliet Arsenal". Left side of the plate is stamped "No. 396" and dated "1857". All wood and metal are in excellent sound condition with just a few minor spots of wood restoration which, although well done, could be neatened up and made imperceptible. A complete original No. 1 carriage is very rare and seldom seen on today's market.
The gun is accompanied by a full complement of period gunner's implements including two rammers and sponges, worm and trail spike.Truly a rare opportunity for the American artillery collector with both Mexican and Civil War importance. From the Michael Yeck Collection.
Dimensions:
Brass barrel, 5 feet, six inches to end of cascabel
3.75" bore
Trunnion 3.5" in diameter; 16" wide from end to end of trunnions
Flat of bore inspector stamped "J.W.B. (or R) / 286"
Top of barrel marked "U.S."
Left trunnion flat marked "1847"; right marked "N. P. AMES / FOUNDER / SPRINGFIELD / MASS."
Wheel diameter approx. 58" with wooden spokes, iron rims
Approx. 13 feet overall to the end of the trail
Includes various tools
Auction Info
2013 June 8 Civil War & Militaria Signature Auction - Dallas #6098 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2013
8th
Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 8
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