Sculler Cannon
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HISTORY: Line
throwing cannon (Lyle gun) fires a 18 pound projectile over 700 yards.
They used these cannons to fire a line over the ship that was breaking
up close to shore. They would then pull a larger line from the
ship to shore and secure it for rescue operations. Line throwing cannons
were replaced in the 1950's with rockets. Line throwing cannons were
also used for ship to ship. This is a World War II era iron line throwing gun on carriage. The brass maker's plaque is engraved "Sculler Safety Corp. No.1728, 122 Broad Street NYC". Same information is embossed in raised letters on iron carriage. Measures 34 1/2" overall in length x 12" wide. MFG. Sculler / Safety Corp. 122 broad St NY USA cast into the carriage. GUN-1728 and SCULLER stamped into the end of barrel. 2 1/2 inch bore, 28 inch barrel and weighs approximately 200 pounds. Composed of Steel and brass. Original Trigger has been replaced by a newer designed one using a 32 caliber starter pistol caps. That was done around 1975. All parts are original except the Trigger lock which I designed and made from O1 Drill Rod. The designStep file can be found here. |
 As of 8/30/2024 This Cannon Is For Sale Asking $1500 Comes with Powder and Caps |
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Weighs 200 pounds Barrel and Base split up for easier transportation. Local Pickup Only 425-615-8300 |
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