Lot 5002
An Italian breech-loading naval gun, bronze, 16th century
Fine Antique and Modern Firearms | A83s | Live auction | 725 Lots
Hammer price € 6,200
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A bronze breech-loading gun with distinctive, greenish-brownish patina and traces of incrustations. Barrel in 7.5 cm calibre with cannon muzzle and lateral trunnions. A vacant escutcheon applied to the top. Removable breech block with angular handle. Lateral slit-shaped holders for the insertion of a wedge, the base of the breech with round opening. Behind the chamber the engraved number "154". Length 112 cm, weight 83.2 kg.Provenance: From an old German private collection, acquired in the 1960s.
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