Swivel Gun 18th Century, Brass
Description:
These barrels are set on a machined Yoke with a plate base
which the barrel rests on. There is an elevation screw for aiming
or can be hand held. Can be bired with fuse or landyard on a
fireing mech. The mech. plunger then hits a #11 nipple percussion
cap. Yoke & base, firing mech, and ram rod sets are available accessories.
History:
Swivel guns were deployed on gun rails of ships and walls of forts. These guns were important for fast load and firing
In addition to their large pieces the early colonist also had
a series of small breechloading swivel guns. Such weapons had been
used in Europe for mounting on the gunwalls of ships and smaller
vessels. Here they were popular for the defense of fortifications as well.
Their small size made them easily transportable. They could be fired
by a crew of two or three men, and since they were designed for rapid fire
at close range, the crew did not need to be highly skilled in the more
obscure facets of the gunner's art. These swivel guns were ideal for
defending a small fort against an assault by Indians, and they were
used in large numbers throughout the colonial period. There were
certain characteristics which all had in common. They were designed
to fit in a yoke and swivel shaped somewhat like a modern oarlock.
Finally, there was one group of artillery pieces that need no
carriages. These were the swivel guns - the 1/2- pounders. Like
their predecessors these pieces were mounted on a yoke swivel,
but there was a decided difference. The swivels of the 16th and
early 17th century had had a training tail manufactured as a part of
the piece. This tail disappeared in the 18th century. Instead most
swivel guns were cast with a typical cascabel button and used a
separate handle called a monkey tail for the aimer to hold in firing
them. Other swivels boasted a socket for the insertion of a wooden
tiller for the purpose. Both monkey tails and pole tillers are known
today only from documents and pictures. No contemporary specimens
are known to exits.
Price:
24" tube, buffed: $1500.00 [Order]
24" tube, unbuffed: $1300.00 [Order]
32" tube, buffed: $1700.00 [Order]
32" tube, unbuffed: $1500.00 [Order]
Yoke & base for all tubes: $400.00 [Order]
Firing mech for all tubes: $400.00 [Order]
Ram Rod Set: $250.00 [Order]
Weight:
24": 30-35 lbs
30": 50-55 lbs
32": 60-65 lbs
Material:Brass SAE 360 58,000 PSI
Dimensions: 24x4", 30x4", 32x4"
Bore: 1.250 (1 1/4"), 1.687 (1 11/16")
Delivery Time: 3 wks
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