Original WWII U.S. Coast Guard Bronze Line Throwing Cannon Lyle Gun with Steel Mount Spade Grip Assembly with medal ribbon

with medal ribbon

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Most compelling is an engraved inscription on the "Urn" shaped silver plated hilt pommel

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This one-of-a-kind

Original WWII U.S. Coast Guard Bronze Line Throwing Cannon Lyle Gun with Steel Mount Spade Grip Assembly with medal ribbonOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a distinctive Waffle barrel Lyle gun made by the Naval Co of Philadelphia. It is constructed of bronze with a steel lined bore manufactured by the and dated around the muzzle 2 15 45. The tube is maker marked and a "flower" proof the has U S C G in the leaves. The tube measures 23 inches, the bore length is 21 inches and the bore diameter is 1. 75 inches. The steel base is 27 inches x 11. 5 inches. Overall