Indian 18th Century Bronze 4-Pounder Cannon of Historical Significance Russian/Soviet Militaria hard wood 1911 Auto grip

hard wood 1911 Auto grip panels

Only issued on the earliest Maxim Guns the Brass Fussee Spring Covers were exceptionally rare

The paint is in good condition but shows wear

The American public became aware when it was covered in an August 1942 issue of the American Infantry Journal

Manual safety is made in the form of locking cut

Indian 18th Century Bronze 4-Pounder Cannon of Historical Significance Russian/Soviet Militaria hard wood 1911 Auto gripOriginal Item: Only One Available. Included in our Royal Nepalese Army purchase of 2003 was this magnificent Indian Bronze Cannon, fully decorated measuring 66" overall and 15" across at the trunnions. The swamped muzzle it 9" across with a bore size of 3. 375" making this a 4 Pounder. The Cascabel on the rear has been lost, most probably "in action" as by tradition this Cannon was taken by the 6th Madras Light Infantry at the Battle of Seringapatan