ITEM # 200
serial #286 (rim-base) this 10 pound Parrott rifle remains in very fine condition. The muzzle face is marked "10 PDR/2.9", while the left trunnion shows an "1861" date. Right trunnion shows U.S. inspector markings "R.P.P." and "W.P.F.". The right trunnion rim base is marked "286" while the breech, below the cascabel is marked "900". The breech reinforce, above the cascabel is marked "CAV" on its rear face. The breech reinforced shows two drilled and tapped holes ahead of the vent for pre-Civil War quill ignition hidden hammer lock ignition system. The barrel itself is very nice and shows an old black re-paint with typical light casting pitting overall. The bore features three lands with three grooves with about very good gain twist rifling, which is significantly better at the muzzle, the bore shows some moderate and some heavy oxidation, starting about eight inches back from the muzzle; as so many of these guns do, from water and debris that would end up resting in the bottom of the tube. The oxidation is typically confined to the lower portion of bore, the upper rifling rating very good as it does at the muzzle. The tube sits on an older, top quality reproduction number 1 field carriage with what appears to be original hardware, although some of the attaching chains and small hardware are likely later. The wood shows some age, with drying cracks and some evident weathering, but is stout. It has been painted an olive drab enamel; all metal hardware is black. The gun comes with two rammer/sponges and one worm. Two hands spikes are included as well, one may be a more modern replacement. No tar bucket nor prolonge rope is present. Dimensions: The iron tube is about 78" long with an overall length, muzzle to lunette of 12 feet. The widest point at the tips of the axles is about 81" with an overall wheel height of almost 56". Trunnion diameter is 3 5/8". At only 5° elevation the 10 pound Parrott could shoot over 1800 yards, even further with increased elevation. These guns were all cast at West Point foundry under the supervision of Robert P. Parrot, the gun's inventor and patentee. Overall a very fine and very complete example of Civil War field artillery with an early trunnion date that doubtless saw combat during the conflict. (2004-1) {ANTIQUE} (35,000/55,000) SOLD FOR $109250.00 |
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