US Late 19th, Early 20th Century Toy Steel Cannon
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $45.00

Original era manufacture. Small black painted steel cannon which measures 4.5 inches overall. It is mounted to a oak or walnut wooden base and held in place with three small brass screws. The spring-loaded breech folds down and a small steel arm pivots over and holds it in place. A short lanyard attached to the securing arm allows the breech to slam forward launcing some small projectile which protruded from the breech opening. Barrel shape reminds me a bit of a 3 inch Ordnance Rifle.