Resent Iron Cannons Sales

8 foot - 17th century Spanish Iron Shipwreck Cannon

Recovered out of Monterey Bay, CA.

Spanish cannons are just about impossible to find in any condition anywhere these days. Here is one that is very large and in stable condition, located in the USA and at a very reasonable price!

Hurry as we expect it to sell instantly!

Sold 5/26/2013

British Shipwreck Naval Cannon

Recovered in San Francisco Bay!

A Very Rare Original British Cannon!

      

BARREL SPECIFICATIONS
LENGTH: 43 inches

BORE DIAMETER: 2.8 inch
WEIGHT: about 300 pounds

Width at base is about 8.5 inches and at the muzzle 6.25 inches.
  
It was on the wreck of one of the many ships which were abandoned by the crew during the gold rush of the 1850s, and left to sink.

This is an extremely rare find. It was allegedly recovered from the San Francisco Bay in about 1900.
It is one of the few original British shipwreck cannons that we have seen in this good condition. As you would expect, it is in a corroded condition but quite stable.

Hurry it will sell at this very low pricing!

Sold 5/28/2013

Sold 5/1/2013

American Revolutionary War Iron Carron

Sorry - Sold 1/29/2013

It is very rare to see find an American Revolutionary War iron cannon for sale like this!

    Reportedly originally on an American ship and then mounted on this reproduction carriage.

The carriage hardware is all very heavy duty and most seems to be original!

Length overall on carriage: 10 feet

Barrel length: 53 inches

Bore: 3 inch

Wheel diameter: 41 inches

Sold

Mounted on 1700's style Carriage.

This cannon was fired until 3 years ago, but it cannot be fired again unless bored out and a steel sleeve professionally installed!

The carriage is in good condition, but need some work done to the axle.

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Very Rare British Iron Rail Cannon from early 1800's!

This  rare British rail cannon is in good condition. It is 2 feet 2 inches long and has a bore of 1.75 inches.

Weight: about 85 pounds

It is NOT sea salvage and there are no problems with corrosion. It just needs the surface rust treated with phosphoric acid.

The photo below is what the cannon above looks like today after the buyer placed it on a new carriage.

1750's United States Iron Plank Cannon 

  

 

This a great and very rare 18^th Century Iron Plank Cannon.

 Measurements:

Length: 22inches

Diameter at muzzle: 3 inches and 4 ½ inches diameter at the breech

Bore: 1.25 inch    (A one Pounder)

Weighs: 66 pounds

Top of cannon is marked Fort Ligonier, Oct 12, 1758.

 Research below was obtained from a book written by Jacob L. Grimm, curator of the Carnegie Museum.  

A plank cannon is mounted on a wooden plank and held in place by blacksmith made straps.  These cannons are highly mobile and could be carried. The plank with cannon attached could be placed on top of the forts log entrenchment and fired at the enemy.  The plank cannons could also be used on the rails of war ships. This cannon was excavated from Fort Ligonier, Pa in 1960.  Fort Ligonier was built in 1758 along the Loyalhanna Creek at what is now Ligonier, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The fort was built by Colonel James Burd a British officer with 1500 men under his command, on Sept. 3, 1758.  The fort was used as a staging area in attaching French forces and their Indian allies. The fort was heavily attacked on June 21, 1758 but the attack was repelled. In 1766 the fort was decommissioned and no longer used.  

 Price: $2,250 US$ - plus shipping. 

 

Unique Asian Pepper Box Hand Cannon

American 1812 Iron Cannon

Sold August 13, 2008

 A "Working" 1780's Danish Cannon!

 

 

This is an extremely rare working cannon that is currently being fired!

   Bore:  3 inches

Tube Length: 46.5 inches

  Breech Diameter: 10.25 inches

  Muzzle Diameter at widest point: 7 inches

Wheel Height: 44 inches

  Wheel Width: (Inside) 40 inches

  Trunnion Diameter: 3.5 inches

  Tube weight: 490 lbs. (222 kg.)

Danish naval cannon mounted on artillery chassis.  This cannon dates from approximately 1780 to 1790 and was found in St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands. (Formerly a Danish Colony).  The barrel has new stainless steel sleeve (Lawrence Cook, Cook Arsenal, Meriden, CT)  which was done to allow firing of zinc balls for hobby firing.  The barrel barrel has a three-inch bore.  Sleeve has new touch hole machined for percussion system to allow firing by lanyard.  Wheels and axle are from 1884 International Harvester U.S. Army ammo wagon.  Wagon was used in WWI France.  Wheels and axle installed because of forged steel axle and heavy wheels.  Chassis came from the Great Danbury State Fair.

      

 

A Certificate of Authenticity is included in the sale!

Sold at: $11,500 US$ 9/01/2008

Located on the U. S. East Coast for FREE pick-up!

The St. Croix Cannon 

This cannon was found on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. 

Island of St. Croix 

First claimed by Spain, the island has had its share of bloody history.  Christopher Columbus can upon St. Croix on November 14, 1493 during his second voyage to the Americas.  He sent a crew ashore at St. Croix’s Salt River Inlet in search of potable water; there followed a brief confrontation with some of the island’s Taino inhabitants resulting in deaths on both sides. 

European Battleground

After Columbus, the island became a battleground for European powers and changed hands many times over the centuries.  The flags of Spain, Holland, France, England, and even the Knights of Malta flew over St. Croix at one time or another.  The Dutch and English were among the first to establish themselves on St. Croix; and both powers had a presence on the island by 1625.  Additionally, smugglers and pirates of the mid-1700s necessitated the construction of Fort Frederik in 1752.

Denmark purchased the Island of St. Croix from France in 1733.  The Danes sold St. Croix to the US during WWI (1917) to prevent the isle from being used as a U-boat (submarine) base by the Germans.

 Cannon History

The cannon barrel was found in the early 1970s.  It was half-buried and being used as a decorative post.  The barrel was restored and placed in a typical ship’s cannon mount.  The cannon was brought to New England after hurricane Hugo in 1989.  There was an interest in bringing it back to life and using it for cannon firing practice.  The barrel was brought to Lawrence E. Cook of Cook’s Arsenal in Meriden, CT in 1992.  There it was given a stainless steel sleeve to allow for corrosion resistance as it can be used for firing.  At the same time, a new touch hole was installed for a percussion cap/lanyard pull.  It was suggested then to mold zinc balls for firing practice.   

Since the Danes purchased the islands in 1733, it is likely the barrel is Danish merchant since the practice was to use cannon as ballast on the outward bound trip and return with a ship full of molasses and fewer cannons.  An expert on cannons could zero-in on history by studying the tube’s casting bands (Exhibit 1).  No markings are apparent on the tube itself. 

The wheels and axle are made by International Harvester, 1884.  The date is raised lettering on cast iron casting on the wheel hubs.  The wheels were originally on an ammunition wagon; and when it was purchased, the owner stated it carried ammo in France in WWI.  Eventually, the wagon decayed, but the steel axle and sturdy wheels were salvaged.  The axle was shortened to give better proportion to the gun carriage.  The gun carriage is wood with steel along the top with steel plates on the trunnions (Exhibit 2).

 Cannon Stats 

Barrel length	40 inches
Tube Bore	3 inches
Trunnion Width	Approx 15 inches
Wheel Height	44 inches
Inside wheel to wheel	46.5 inches
Weight of Cannon	490 lbs 222 kgs

 

Shipwreck Iron Cannon

 

Sold 7/25/2008

Original 1804 Iron Swivel Cannon 

 

     

This GREAT and historic piece is made of iron, with 1 3/4" bore and is 30.5 inches in length.

It has engraved crown with the letter P underneath and has never been in the sea.

It is in excellent condition for its age!

The cannon weighs 96 lbs. 

It is reported that this cannon was captured from the Russians by the natives around the time of the "Battle of Sitka" in 1804.

The Battle of Sitka (1804) was the last major armed conflict between Europeans and Alaska Natives, and was initiated in response to the destruction of a Russian trading post two years prior. The primary combatant groups were the native Tlingits of Sheet’-ká X'áat'l (Baranof Island) and agents of the Russian-American Company. Though the Russians' initial assault (in which Alexandr Baranov, head of the Russian expedition, sustained serious injuries) was repelled, their naval escorts bombarded the Tlingit fort Shis'kí Noow mercilessly, driving the natives into the surrounding forest after only a few days. The Russian victory was decisive, and resulted in the Tlingit being permanently displaced from their ancestral lands. The Tlingit fled north and established a new settlement on the neighboring Chichagof Island

Tremendous and Very Rare Dutch 36 Pounder

Over 9 feet long and dated 1823!

 

You will never see another one like this for sale in this perfect condition!

   

 

This extremely rare Dutch cannon that came off a French Naval vessel that is approximately 9 feet 3 inches in length and weighs about 7000 pounds!  Condition is pristine for an iron cannon this age. We can build a custom made naval carriage for this cannon out of South American Hardwoods if desired.

A "Working" Revolutionary War

 British Naval Cannon

"9 Pounder" on a Garrison Carriage!

A Very Rare Original British Carronade in "firing condition" with all accessories!

BARREL SPECIFICATIONS

LENGTH: 69”

BREACH DIAMETER: 35 ½”

MUZZLE DIAMETER:   22”

TRUNNION DIAMETER: 3 5/8”  (LOCATED ON BOTTOM OF BARREL)

BORE DIAMETER: 4 ¼”

WEIGHT:  960 LBS.

 GARRISON CARRIAGE SPECIFICATIONS

15 ¾” HIGH - 44” LONG  - THICK 3 ½”

WHEEL DIAMETER: FRONT 12” REAR 10” THICK 2 ½”

AXLES: 35 “ REAR 6 5/8” WIDE FRONT 6 “HIGH

CARRIAGE WEIGHT: 400 lbs.

 The estimated total weight of Barrel & Carriage is 1360 lbs.

This is an extremely rare find.  It is one of the few original British cannons that we have seen that is regularly fired today.  It comes with complete with all the accessories to fire a "smoke and noise" shot, but it should NEVER be used to fire any kind of projectile due to its age!

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The photos below are three shipwreck cannons we sold for only $3,750 US$!  That is for ALL three cannons!!!