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kronckew · 24th January 2022, 09:42 PM

Another Number VIII? Popular gun!

werecow · 24th April 2022, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by df1967

Just the producer sign HF I really have no idea.

I have no knowledge to speak of at all about canons but regarding the HF marking: this one looks relevant and fits with corrado26 suggestion that it may have been Scandinavian. The description:

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A SMALL SWEDISH IRON CANNON, HÄLLEFORS FOUNDRY, 19TH CENTURY formed in five tapering stages divided by mouldings, plain trunnions with the letters ~HF~ in a rondel between, raised vent field and globose cascabel 28.3 cm; 11 1/8 in barrel 1.6 cm; 5/8 in bore Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection Hällefors, west of Stockholm, was an important iron founding centre from the 17th century.

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df1967 · 13th May 2022, 04:37 PM

Thanks! That’s the answer to my question! Many thanks

CSinTX · 20th May 2022, 02:59 PM

Similar but much smaller signal cannons from the same foundry recently sold at auction. It appears the roman numerals in front of the touch holes are a sizing mark. And not representing the poundage of shot, found on some cannons.

https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/...LOT528250.aspx

"Lot consists of a pair of Swiss iron signal cannon tubes. Both cannons with raised reinforcing rings and a heavily swamped muzzle. Smaller cannon has a single rod marking, probably designating it as "1", while the other has two rods, designating it as "2". The larger measures 13 - 1/2" from cascabel to muzzle, and 3 - 3/4" across the trunnions, with a .75 caliber bore; the smaller measures 11 - 1/4" from cascabel to muzzle, 3 - 1/2" across trunnion, .75 caliber bore. Both cannons have an intertwined "HF" logo between the trunnions, standing for Hallefors Mill, a known foundry which produced other cannons. CONDITION: Both cannons have a pleasing chocolate patina with evidence of casting throughout. Hallefors crest softened but visible. Bores are clear of obstructions and air flows freely to muzzle. A well presenting pair of Swiss signal cannon tubes. Final prices include buyers premium: $676.50"

Regending · 21st May 2022, 10:50 PM

To the Thread beginner
It is skandinavian

Regending · 21st May 2022, 10:57 PM

Scandinavian cannons for mir Europe .

The Roman letztes are the weight
I think
V.III

Regending · 21st May 2022, 11:08 PM

0 skepspint. 5 lispunt.3 Punt

Skepspund 136kg
Lispunt. 6,8 kg
Punt 0,34 kg

20th May 2022, 02:59 PM	#34
CSinTX Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 233	Similar but much smaller signal cannons from the same foundry recently sold at auction. It appears the roman numerals in front of the touch holes are a sizing mark. And not representing the poundage of shot, found on some cannons. https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/...LOT528250.aspx "Lot consists of a pair of Swiss iron signal cannon tubes. Both cannons with raised reinforcing rings and a heavily swamped muzzle. Smaller cannon has a single rod marking, probably designating it as "1", while the other has two rods, designating it as "2". The larger measures 13 - 1/2" from cascabel to muzzle, and 3 - 3/4" across the trunnions, with a .75 caliber bore; the smaller measures 11 - 1/4" from cascabel to muzzle, 3 - 1/2" across trunnion, .75 caliber bore. Both cannons have an intertwined "HF" logo between the trunnions, standing for Hallefors Mill, a known foundry which produced other cannons. CONDITION: Both cannons have a pleasing chocolate patina with evidence of casting throughout. Hallefors crest softened but visible. Bores are clear of obstructions and air flows freely to muzzle. A well presenting pair of Swiss signal cannon tubes. Final prices include buyers premium: $676.50" Attached Images

24th January 2022, 09:42 PM	#31
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,182	Another Number VIII? Popular gun!

13th May 2022, 04:37 PM	#33
df1967 Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Germany Posts: 36	Thanks! That’s the answer to my question! Many thanks

21st May 2022, 10:50 PM	#35
Regending Member Join Date: May 2022 Posts: 3	To the Thread beginner It is skandinavian

21st May 2022, 10:57 PM	#36
Regending Member Join Date: May 2022 Posts: 3	Scandinavian cannons for mir Europe . The Roman letztes are the weight I think V.III

21st May 2022, 11:08 PM	#37
Regending Member Join Date: May 2022 Posts: 3	0 skepspint. 5 lispunt.3 Punt Skepspund 136kg Lispunt. 6,8 kg Punt 0,34 kg