Original Dutch Brass Barrel Swivel Gun from Ship ZEEROP- Dated 1806 Napoleonic manufactured

manufactured

"Naval and Military Gunsighting

The reverse has the Imperial Crown

By the 1970s collectors had discovered them and started restoring them back to their original specifications

Repository: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington

Original Dutch Brass Barrel Swivel Gun from Ship ZEEROP- Dated 1806 Napoleonic manufacturedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a most interesting and scarce item. A massive bell mouthed brass swivel flintlock, nearly a hand cannon, complete with original spiked mounting yoke that was situated on a ship's rail to repel boarders. The flintlock mechanism has a brass lock plate and pan and all the mounts, butt plates, trigger guard and such are also constructed of brass. The massive brass barrel measures 23" inches overall, half