Cannon 22”

[Doc777]

Hi CWT,
I am looking to identify a cannon I recently acquired.
22" long
NYC foundry
664 stamped on flat breech
2.450" bore (2.25"?)
No muzzle swell or decorative bands
Square rear should indicate elevation mount.
I bought it site, unseen, hoping it is worth some thing. Many thanks for any help.
Todd in Rhode Island

 

[Dan Kohli]

Is it made from iron based metal, or brass?

 

[Doc777]

Brass. 120-130 lbs.

 

[Dan Kohli]

Honestly I don't know what it is, but it does look like a Woodruff Gun knockoff. The basic shape looks the same, but most of the other details are a bit off.

Woodruff Gun specs? | Cannons / Artillery & Crew Served Weapons

Are there any detailed specs on the Woodruff gun? We have them for most guns, but I've yet to come across any on the Woodruff.

civilwartalk.com

 

[Doc777]

Honestly I don't know what it is, but it does look like a Woodruff Gun knockoff. The basic shape looks the same, but most of the other details are a bit off.

Woodruff Gun specs? | Cannons / Artillery & Crew Served Weapons

Are there any detailed specs on the Woodruff gun? We have them for most guns, but I've yet to come across any on the Woodruff.

civilwartalk.com

Thanks Dan. I have the NY foundry/museum researching it. The seller swears its a Navy piece but it looks so unrefined like you said.

 

[Kurtlg]

Thanks Dan. I have the NY foundry/museum researching it. The seller swears its a Navy piece but it looks so unrefined like you said.

It could be a lifesaving gun that shot a rope to another vessel. The dimensions sound similar to a Lyle gun.

 

[Doc777]

Never expected that curveball. Interesting. Thanks Kurt.

 

[Rhea Cole]

Here are some links that you will find illuminating:

West Sea Company : Nautical Antiques

Maritime Museum holds "Lyle Gun" demonstration for Coast Guard Day

The Coast Guard has been in Marquette for more than 100, and to help honor them on Coast Guard day, their neighbors at the Maritime Museum decided to show the community some of the technology that was used in the late 1800's.

www.uppermichiganssource.com

https://americansocietyofarmscollectors.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2015-B111-Line-Throwing-Guns.pdf

 

[Trooper "D"]

Hi CWT,
I am looking to identify a cannon I recently acquired.
22" long
NYC foundry
664 stamped on flat breech
2.450" bore (2.25"?)
No muzzle swell or decorative bands
Square rear should indicate elevation mount.
I bought it site, unseen, hoping it is worth some thing. Many thanks for any help.
Todd in Rhode Island

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Thanks for sharing. Looks cool.
Cheers!