D-14.. United States Life-Saving Service. Lyle Bronze Line Gun “C” c.1905
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D-14.. United States Life-Saving Service. Lyle Bronze Line Gun “C” c.1905
D-14. United States Life-Saving Service. Lyle Bronze Line Gun “C”. #676 1905 L.M.F. R.I.W. with elevation level and firing mechanism. Scarce, original bronze United States Life-Saving Service Lyle Gun complete with Carriage, octant and firing mechanism. Muzzle embossed: “676 1905 L.M.F. R.I.W” Trunion is embossed: “U. S. L. S. S.”. Original Lyle Bronze Gun “C” Life-Saving Service line cannon was cast for the Life-Saving Service at the Richmond Iron Works in 1905. Barrel measures 24 ¼” overall with a 2 ½” bore. Carriage is constructed with wooden cheeks, bound with iron and with four original iron handles and mounting hardware. Carriage measures 30 ¼” overall in length, 10” wide and 9½” high.” Condition is very good and will be quite striking when polished in your collection. Barrel is in good condition, and includes firing mechanism. Carriage nicely finished with stain on wood surfaces, iron with black paint. Also includes original elevation level. Good patina, needs only cleaning, polish, light touch-up. This is an exceptionally rare chance to obtain this excellent set. (VG+). $11,600.