Spanish-American War Breech-loading Rifled Field Gun

Description:

Spanish-American War Breech-loading Rifled Field Gun, Watervliet Arsenal, Albany, New York, 1898, the barrel mounted on iron carriage with wood spoke wheels, (oxidized surfaces, wood loss),lg. 89, bore dia. 3 in.

Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum.

Note: This gun stood at Mt. Hope for many years on display.
Estimate $4,000-6,000


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