Signal cannons, also referred to as, salute cannons were used aboard ship and on land
to make salutes, to warn of danger, and to attract attention in the case of an emergency. They were also used to start yacht
races. These cannons were generally cast in the style of the period to which they belong.
Personal cannons can also fall into this category. These
miniatures were popular in the East Indies starting in the 16 th Century, where they were mounted on small ships, and also
considered a form of currency. They were not only intended solely for use as weapons, but were admired for their beauty.
Miniature cannons are valued for their age, beauty, type of metal,
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Antique Iron Naval Signal Cannon
Breech Loading Hotchkiss Pattern Ca 1885
18" Long, 13mm bore, 14
Lbs
Black Powder
SOLD. Thank you!
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Miniature M1841 Mexican War
Cannon Barrel
9" long, 1/2" bore, weight 3
lbs
SOLD to Italy. Thank you!
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Royal Navy Signal Cannon
Marked HMS VICTORY
Ship's Bronze Long Gun Reproduction
Rich Patina, Period Style Carriage
27" long, 1 1/2" bore, weight 52 lbs
SOLD to Australia. Thank you!
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Antique Cast Iron Civil War Signal Cannon
12 1/2" Long, 75 Cal bore, 5 1/2 Lbs
SOLD. Thank you!
Ship's Bronze Swivel Gun 18th
Century
Dolphin handles and aligator designs
30" LOA, Bore 1 1/8", WEIGHT: 28 lbs
Stand Not Included
SOLD to Israel. Thank you!
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Desktop Revolutionary Navy 12 Pound
Ship's Bronze Long Gun
Museum Quality Ca 1797
7 1/4" long, 10 cm bore, weight 2 lbs
SOLD. Thank you!
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WW II Flare Gun
Reportedly from USS Bataan, CVL 29
Bronze frame stainless barrel
Exceptional original condition
Gun
length 8" Bore 1"
17th Century Indonesian Lantaka
Large Ship's Bronze Swivel Gun
Legal export-import license and certification
36" LOA, Bore 11/8", WEIGHT: 41 lbs
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Desktop Miniature Ship's Bronze Long Gun
Foundry Marks, King George I, 12 pounder
Museum Quality Dated 1724
8 3/4" long, Bore 10 cm, weight 3 1/2 lbs
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Indonesian Lantaka Ship's
Bronze Swivel Gun
VOC Marks and raised designs
Late 1800's early 1900's
24 3/4" LOA, Bore 11/16", WEIGHT: 12 lbs
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Large Model 1841 Bronze Signal Cannon Casting
Mexican and Civil War Standby
17 1/4" long, 95 cal bore, weight 17 lbs
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Civil War Cast Iron Dahlgren
32 pound Signal Cannon
Most Dahlgren's were used on ships
14" long, 75 cal bore, weight 12 lbs
SOLD, Thank You!
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Schermuly Line Throwing Pistol Rocket Apparatus
Only Full Kit Known
Case with line, rockets & cartridges
20" long, 1 3/4" bore
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Desktop Royal Navy George II
24 Pound Bronze Cannon
Royal Marks & Broad Arrow Ca 1745
12" long, 16 mm bore, weight 6+ lbs
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Antique Bronze & Cast Iron Civil
War
Signal Cannon
14" Long, 5/8" 62 Cal bore,
14 1/2 Lbs
Mint original condition
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Antique Bronze Ship's Signal Cannon
From Ireland Ca 1890
14" Long, 3/4" bore, 9+
Lbs
Original condition
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Continental Navy 24 Pounder Ca 1797
Miniature Ship's Gun
With ram and powder rods
Handmade one at a time in USA
7" long, 1/4" bore, weight 2 lbs 8 oz
Colonial Navy 12 Pound Miniature
Ship's Bronze Long Gun
Rich patina Correct proportions Ca 1797
Stamped "CUJRAITT"
9 1/2" long, 1/2" bore, weight 3 lbs 2 oz
SOLD by private treaty. Thank you!
Hand Made Bone POW Style Civil War
Armstrong Desk Top Model
A twin was sold by Rock Island Auctions
12 1/2" Long 1 lb 4 oz,
some damage to one wheel
SOLD to Canada. Thank you!
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Hand Made Bone POW Style Civil War
Howitzer Desk Top Model
14 7/8" Long 2 1/2 lbs, Pristine
Condidtion
SOLD to Belgium. Thank you!
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Cast Iron Colonial Navy 12 Pound Cannon
15" Long, 16cm bore, 15 Lbs
SOLD. Thank you
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Bronze Colonial Ships Cannon Miniature
7" Long, 10 cm bore, 2 Lbs
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Civil War Period Iron Signal Cannon
married to Turn of the 20th Century carriage
13" Long 7 lbs, Excellent
Condidtion
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Desktop Miniature Ship's Bronze Long Gun
Museum Quality Dated 1755
7 7/8" long, 50 cal bore, weight 2 1/2 lbs
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Signal cannons, also referred to as, salute cannons were used aboard ship and on land
to make salutes, to warn of danger, and to attract attention in the case of an emergency. They were also used to start yacht
races. These cannons were generally cast in the style of the period to which they belong. 
