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A Fine Chinese/Portuguese Brass Swivel Cannon, circa. 18th - early 19th century. 25.5-inch long cannon barrel with seven bands and the over all length is 39.5-inchs including tiller; 6.5 inches tip to tip of trunnions; 1-inch diameter bore. On the top of the cannon are a series of Chinese character writing that has been translated and a copy will accompany the sale. This is a very interesting cannon with great markings!
Note: The iron post & yoke and tiller bar have been custom made (new) for this cannon.
Markings
At Muzzel - HAIKOU, City North of the Island.
Reading from left to right on the section just above the center section of trunions -
1). Position (placement on ship) de feu r=30, position of fire.
2). Division "SKY" # 190
3). Made by, 23 Dynaste/Dinasty.
4). Property of General
Center Section flanked by Trunions -
1). Made by - ZIOU KAM TENG
2). ZAO SING MANG
3). WAN KING KON
4). Officer in charge
Last Section -
1). Lead Ball + Chinese Once
2). Powder
3). Amount Load Powder Explosive/Chinese Once.
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