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This is probably a model from 1971 and as suggested could readily have been fully mount until someone fired it! I saw one full size nearly identical in style in the gardens at Hurst castle in California, a few years back. Old time Salesmen
carried scaled down samples of their full size wares furniture etc. craftsmen made miniature weapons to show their skills, not to imply that is what this is. it is not.
A glimpse of a similar model appeared on a desk in a "Zorro" movie. I'll have to look further for the Spanish ship i mentioned earlier it seems it was found in a bayou or similar waters in the South. I also found a model cannon from the Atousha the Keys treasure ship. At any rate I'll try some of these leads.
My initial attraction to it was to mount it as Sundial cannon but the midnight sun is not great for high noon booms. Since this forum is located around the World and is so diverse i was hoping. Thanks, steve
I appreciate your incites and will followup Thank you, Steve
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