Reduction of a Gribeauval system cannon;... - Lot 81 - Vasari Auction

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Reduction of a Gribeauval system cannon;... - Lot 81 - Vasari Auction
Reduction of a Gribeauval system cannon; Coastal carriage, exact replica of a coastal artillery piece as found in all French coastal forts in the 18th century, 30.5 cm .45 caliber bronzed steel cannon, superb condition, on mobile carriage with all adjustments, to illustrate the use of the piece, it is staged in a perfect cross-section of a fort position. This gun is a one-off, an exceptional piece of mastery made by a professional to fire black powder in competitions and demonstrations. The plans were obtained from the Musée de l'Armée in Paris, and the realization scrupulously respects the original dimensions.
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