Portuguese Cannons sold!

This one is 58 inches long and has a 1.1 inch bore. The weight is a massive 159 lbs. and it has a 6.3 inch diameter muzzle and a 6.3 inch diameter breech. Note: The great front sight, the pair of raised rear sights and the honey colored patina from its extreme age and the fantastic Sea Horse lifting handles and unusual crest. The firing pindle is quite large. The closed (capped) swivel and design dates it to the middle 1700's! A very clean and sharp casting with a reinforced octagon rear barrel! Excellent condition (Except for some damage to one Sea Horse and a small damaged area on the muzzle) and it remains un-cleaned! (ARW-51)

A Pristine huge & very Heavy Duty 56.5" Portuguese Fighting Rail Cannon!
Just received from the Spice Islands of Indonesia!

This one is a REAL heavy duty beauty! It is a massive 56.5 inches long and has a 1.5" bore. The muzzle is 5.4 inches in diameter. The weight is a super heavy 147 lbs - 67 kg. Note: The very nice raised sea horse middle aiming sight! This cannon dates from the early 1700's and was probably cast in Portugal for the export trade in the Spice Islands. It has been extensively fired but is still in pristine condition. Note: The heavy rear barrel area. The price includes our Certificate of Authenticity as well as a export permit from a South East Asian Museum! Hurry, this one will sell QUICK! (#ARW-27)

Price is $2,950 US$ - plus shipping

Great copper/bronze patina!

Large 47 inch Bronze Portuguese Cannon

A heavy duty fighting cannon!

47 inches long

Muzzle 4.25 inches in diameter

Bore 1.25 inches

Note: The middle sight is missing!

Weight: 99 lbs.

here is a nice diamond shaped crest that is well defined on this great piece! (ARW-28)
Note: The touch hole (Vent) is enlarged from excessive firing.

Fantastic Bronze Portuguese Ships Cannon!

Just arrived and available NOW!

Sorry - Sold

A Tremendous 41 inch Bronze Portuguese Cannon!

A very heavy duty ships fighting rail cannon with attached swivel!

Length: 41 inches

Muzzle 3.9 inches in diameter

Bore 1.25 inches

Weight: 66 lbs.

Note: No damage of any kind!

Date: Late 1600's

There is a very nice decorated crest and aiming sight that is well defined on this great piece!

Huge Five foot Portuguese Cannon

A heavy duty fighting 308 pound piece of history!

This is a VERY NICE cannon of this type. It has a sharp and well defined casting, especially in the octagon breech area and on the serrated muzzle. There is no damage of any kind.
Bore is 2.25 inches in diameter, the muzzle is 6.7 inches, and the back of the breech is a huge 8 inches in diameter. The patina is a green/bronze. There is a raised front sight and a pair of rear sights and a decorated touch hole. The price is VERY RIGHT for this huge Portuguese Rail cannon. (#412)
This extremely large and heavy piece is priced at:
Sold

5' 8" 17th Century Bronze Portuguese

Rail Cannon!

Originally from Ambon in the Spice Islands of Indonesia.

It's fantastic condition that makes this a VERY RARE find! Excellent patina and a heart crest! Raised front and rear aiming sights with decorated touch-hole.

Sorry - SOLD

Don't hesitate if you are interested in this extremely rare Portuguese cannon as we expect a FAST sale due to its extreme rarity. Cannon #411-Arw-14

Very Large 4' 2" Portuguese Bronze Ships Cannon

This is an EXTREMELY rare and highly sought after antique Portuguese bronze ships fighting cannon. Cannons of this size are in great demand from collectors and museums around the world and we are very happy to be able to offer this fantastic piece. Authentic antique Portuguese Bronze Cannons like this are almost impossible to find in this huge size and great condition!

An Amazing Portuguese Museum quality cannon from the Banda Islands of Indonesia.

Length 50 inches, bore 1.6 inches with very large flash pan at the touch-hole. This cannon has an excellent deep bronze patina with some green highlights. You cannot find another cannon like this for a better price - anywhere! There is no damage of any kind - except the usual dings from its extreme age. The weight is 231 lbs. and the muzzle diameter is 5.8 inches.

A Very Large and Unique Portuguese Rail Cannon!
This cannon is in Pristine Condition!

This one is a REAL beauty and is a massive 60 inches long and has a huge flared bore of 4.25" inches and a 6.7 inch muzzle. The weight is a very hefty 266 lbs. (120.9 kg.). Note: The great raised front and middle sights and the fantastic crest! This cannon dates from the middle to late 1600's and was probably cast in Portugal for use in the Spice Islands. It has been extensively fired but is still in pristine condition. It has a very large front sight as well as the double rear sight and a raised decoration at the touch-hole. Note the very large and extremely rare flared muzzle that was used to fire numerous small shot like a shotgun. The swivel is complete and HUGE! The price includes our Certificate of Authenticity as well as a export permit from a SE Asian Museum! Hurry, it will sell QUICK! (#413)

Huge 17th/18th Century

62" Portuguese Fighting Rail Cannon!

This tremendous bronze cannon is 62 inches long and has a 1.6 inch bore. The muzzle is 5.8 inches in diameter and the weight is a massive 224 lbs. This fighting cannon dates well before 1750. It is in PERFECT pristine condition! It appears to have been recovered from a Portuguese shipwreck in brackish water. The heavy green patina is superb! (#ARW-10)
Sold!

Heavy Duty 50" Portuguese Fighting Rail Cannon!

This GREAT cannon is 50 inches long and has a 1.25 inch bore. The muzzle is 5.1 inches in diameter and the weight is a massive 112 lbs. It is in PERFECT pristine condition! (#ARW-5)
Sold!

Huge 6' 7" Portuguese Bronze

With extensive decorations and lifting handles!

This is an EXTREMELY rare and highly decorated huge antique Portuguese bronze cannon. Cannons of this size are in great demand from collectors and museums around the world and we are very happy to be able to offer this fantastic piece. Authentic antique Portuguese Bronze Cannons like this are almost impossible to find in this huge size and fantastic condition!

This is a masterpiece of Portuguese cannon casting and was made in Portugal in the mid to late 1600's. It was made for the use and protection of the Portuguese ships and fortifications located in the Spice Islands of Indonesia. It is marked with very prominent decorations and has very large lifting handles. It was NOT recovered from the sea!
The specifications are: Overall length is 6 feet 7 inches (2 meters) and the bore is 2.2 inches (60mm). The muzzle is 6.75 inches (170mm) in diameter and the breech diameter is 8.75 inches (22cm). The weight is estimated at 450 to 550 lbs. The design and decorations around the "trunnions" and the touch-hole (Vent) are excellent and in fantastic condition. There is a deep honey bronze colored patina that is very even over the whole cannon.

You cannot find another cannon like this - for a better price - anywhere! This cannon is in perfect condition! There is absolutely no damage, casting flaws, or bronze disease of any kind - except for the usual dings acquired from its age.

This cannon comes complete with our Certificate of Authenticity, an export permit and certification from a South East Asian Museum, and the United States Customs clearance - if the buyer takes delivery in the USA.
We do not have a carriage available for this size cannon, but we could construct one in 90+ days for $1,500 US$ plus the shipping costs as an option for the lucky buyer that gets this cannon. This would be in the original style Naval Carriage we make ourselves out of 3"+ solid Mahogany, that is complete with all stainless steel and brass fittings.

Sold - May 28, 2005!

Very Large & Unique Portuguese Rail Cannon!

Pristine Condition!
This one is a REAL beauty and is 44 inches long, has a 1.25" bore. Note the great raised middle sight and diamond shaped crest! This cannon dates from 1750 to about 1800 and was probably cast in Portugal for the export trade in the Spice Islands. It has been extensively fired but is still in pristine condition. It has a very large front sight as well as the double rear sight and a raised crest at the middle sight. Note the great and VERY heavy octagon rear barrel area. The swivel is capped and in fine condition, except for a minor casting flaw at the tip which is typical in this type of cannon. The price includes our Certificate of Authenticity as well as a export permit from a SE Asian Museum! Hurry, it will sell QUICK!
Sorry - Sold in 48 hours!

Large Portuguese Signal Cannon
These are EXTREMELY rare and the first we have had in several years! Hurry if you like it! This is a museum or serious collectors piece!
Length: 20.5" (53 cm.) - Bore: 1 1/8" (28mm) Weight: 30 lbs.
SOLD!

Fantastic 34 inch Portuguese Bronze Cannon

Sold in one hour on October 31,2004

48" Bronze Portuguese Rail Cannon!

It is 47.5 inches long, has a 1.5 inch bore, weighs 66 pounds, and dates from the middle to late 1,600's. It is in great condition, but the front aiming sight is missing (Old damage). There is a very nice raised middle sight with a diamond shaped crest. It has a heavy swivel, good bronze colored patina, raised rear sights, an octagon cascabel, and a circular priming hole. A Certificate of Authenticity and a export permit for a antiquity issued by a Southeast Asia Museum are included.
Sorry - SOLD!

42" Bronze Portuguese Rail Cannon!

It is 42.5 inches long, has a 1.25 inch bore, and weighs an amazing 90 pounds, and dates from the early to middle 1,700's. It is in great condition without any damage of any kind! There is a very nice raised middle sight with a excellent crest. It has an extremely heavy swivel and barrel for this size cannon, good dark bronze colored patina, raised rear sights, and a very prominent front sight. The muzzle is 4.75 inches in diameter and the back of the breech is 5 inches wide. A Certificate of Authenticity and a export permit for a antiquity issued by a Southeast Asia Museum are included.

Sold August 14, 2004

59 inch Portuguese Rail Cannon

with a fantastic raised crest! VERY BIG and HEAVY!

Recovered from Portuguese shipwreck in Southeast Asia!

Bore: 1.33 inches - Muzzle: 5.5 inches - Weight: 148 pounds.

Front and rear raised aiming sights, A great crest that is raised VERY high off the cannon, a very unusual "double" touch-hole (One hole has not been drilled - this is the first we have ever had like this), capped and very heavy swivel. Dates from late 1600's!
This cannon was found buried in the mud on the shipwreck of a Portuguese trading vessel that sank in a river in Southern Borneo! It has had some of the mud encrustation removed by the divers. There is NO electrolysis or other salt water damage - as it was found in fresh/brackish river water. We have sold several other cannons from this same shipwreck.

Sorry - Sold July 15, 2004

48" Shipwreck Bronze Cannon Available!

Just recovered by divers in Southeast Asia!

This extraordinary Portuguese rail cannon was recently recovered from an ongoing shipwreck salvage project in Southeast Asia. This cannon and ten others that have been recovered so far are unique in the fact that they were NOT part of the ships armaments, but part of the trade cargo. It is 48 inches long, has a 1.5 inch bore, the weight is 75 lbs., and it is 4.5 inches in diameter at the muzzle, and the back of the breach is 5.5 inches in diameter. There are a pair of "Dolphin" lifting handles. There is no damage of any kind (Except for a small blowout at the bore), but the total surface area and the inside of the barrel does show the effects of 300 years in brackish waters. There is no serious pitting - just the nice and even effects of its long submersion.

The extremely rare back of the breech of this cannon is in fantastic condition! The muzzle has two reinforcing rings near the muzzle and a very prominent front sight. The color is greenish dark gray with some very light white encrusting from the water near the muzzle. If you want a sea salvaged cannon - without the usual damage - this is the one for you! Note: Spanish coins dating in the 1650's were found on this shipwreck site!
Sold on for $2,449 US$ + shipping on July 31, 2004

Amazing Portuguese Museum Quality cannon!

Very Rare Triple Cascabel!

Fantastic "Flying Fish" Handles! Amazing patina!

SOLD April 21, 2004

Portuguese Rail Cannon recovered from a shipwreck!

Just recovered by divers in Southeast Asia!

This extraordinary Portuguese rail cannon was recently recovered from an ongoing shipwreck salvage project in Southeast Asia. This cannon and ten others that have been recovered so far are unique in the fact that they were NOT part of the ships armaments, but part of the trade cargo. These cannons show absolutely no ware anywhere on them. They have never been fired, nor do they have the usual dings and scratches that all used cannons acquire during their service. This is the last one available at this time. It is 57 inches long, has a 1.5 inch bore, is 6 inches in diameter at the muzzle, and the back of the breach is 7 inches in diameter. There is no damage of any kind, but the total surface area and the inside of the barrel does show the effects of 300 years in brackish waters. There is no serious pitting - just the nice and even effects of its long submersion.

The extremely rare twisted rear portion of this cannon is in fantastic condition! The muzzle has three reinforcing rings near the muzzle and a very prominent front sight. The color is greenish gray with some very light white encrusting from the water. If you want a sea salvaged cannon - without the usual damage - this is the one for you! The weight is 162 pounds. Note: Spanish coins dating in the 1650's were found on this shipwreck site!

The middle sight is predominant with a circular "crest" and a great breach decoration. (SSP#11)
Sold to JM on Feb. 17. 2004
A very big - 4 ft. 5 inch - Portuguese Rail Cannon
A real massive bronze beauty and very reasonably priced. This Portuguese rail cannon has a excellent “diamond ” shaped touch hole, a large, impressive, and highly decorated crest, a beautiful green-bronze patina (It has been cleaned and preserved for the museum display by previous owner), and three raised sights. It is in excellent condition without any damage. If you are looking for a very large (Over 125 lbs. & almost five feet long!) and impressive piece, this is the one! The capped swivel is massive and in perfect condition. The custom made - hand carved -hardwood display stand is included in the sale!(#BG53)
The back of the breech is 5.5 inches in diameter and the muzzle is 5.25 inches, with a bore of 1.25 inches.

The BIG One!

A massive 5 feet 9 inches long!
(Sorry for the rough pictures as these were taken when the cannon was first unloaded - better photos here soon!)
Raised rear sights and a double circle "crest" with excellent patina! A very sharp and clear casting!
This one has a 5.5 inch muzzle and a two inch bore with a raised front sight!
SOLD!

3' 1' Portuguese Dolphin Cannon with huge Crest!
A fine example of a Portuguese cannon of this type and only the fifth one like it that we have ever had. It has an extremely well defined and very large crest and is an excellent casting. The dolphins - which are very detailed - are oversized for this size gun as is the cascabel. There is no damage of any kind. The patina is an extremely dark green/bronze and VERY even!
The bore is 2.25 inches, and the back of the breech is 6.5 inches in diameter.  The price is RIGHT for this rare crested dolphin Portuguese cannon.
Sold December 27, 2003
3' 8' Portuguese Dolphin Cannon with Crest!
This is an excellent example of a Portuguese cannon of this type and only the fifth one like it we have ever had. It has a well defined crest, casting, and especially the dolphins - which are very detailed. There is no damage of any kind.
Bore is 2.5 inches, and the back of the breech is 7.5 inches in diameter. The patina is a dark green/bronze. The price is RIGHT for this rare crested dolphin Portuguese cannon.
Priced at: $4,750 US$
Extremely Rare Portuguese Cannon with reversed Dolphins!
This cannon is in perfect condition and was just acquired in Borneo. The six star crest is exceptionally sharp! It is 4 ft. - 4.5 inches long, 6.75 inches at the back of the breech, and has a 2" bore. We cannot even remember the last time we had a cannon like this with the dolphins facing to the rear! PC#80
You can steal this beautiful collectors piece for $4,950 US$
   October 21, 2003

Your Name:
Your E-Mail:
Your Comments:

This test prevents automated submissions

Enter the text that appears in above image:


Note: For the FASTEST response to orders and inquires - always use email or the reply form above!

Last up-dated on 06/15/2012