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Offline Cannoneer

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Incredible Artillery Model
« on: February 22, 2010, 08:05:57 AM »
I know this piece doesn't fit in our usual historic time period, but I coudn't resist posting it for Zulu. This fantastic model is made out of mahogany and brass, and it was being offered on an auction site for only $6,900.00.:o  The seller claimed that it might be a patent (not) model of a 5-inch, 38 caliber naval deck gun, and its 29-inches long, 12-inches wide, 12-inches tall.











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Re: Incredible Artillery Model
« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2010, 08:27:48 AM »
 :o Fantastic work!
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Re: Incredible Artillery Model
« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2010, 08:51:04 AM »
Thanks Boom J,
That is really cool!!!  Glad to see it selling for so much.
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Re: Incredible Artillery Model
« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2010, 12:41:39 PM »
A work of art!
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Re: Incredible Artillery Model
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2010, 12:45:56 PM »
Zulu,

This was one of those "buy it now" deals on eBay, and while I think its a really fine model, I don't think its 69 hundred fine. The seller ended the listing as sold, but he probably took a 'best offer' on it, although on eBay one never knows for sure.
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Re: Incredible Artillery Model
« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2010, 01:06:00 PM »
Boom J,
Maybe its time to put one of mine on Ebay.
Thanks for the info.
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