Original U.S. WWI Era Steel Signal Cannon on Custom Steel Carriage with Rubber Wheels Category_Accessories It fires from a closed

It fires from a closed bolt

The grip is still a nice ivory white color

it was deployed piecemeal along the front in response to the Allies spring offensive in 1944 to serve as a rearguard while the balance of the German units in southern Italy fell back to the Winter Line

The lock is marked GRIERSON / LONDON and the top of the barrel is marked with the makers full address:

Both have the correct fringe

Original U.S. WWI Era Steel Signal Cannon on Custom Steel Carriage with Rubber Wheels Category_Accessories It fires from a closedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice U. S. WWI Century custom steel Signal cannon, with a graduated steel barrel. While the bore is only about 0. 75", these still would give a hearty thump when discharged, perfect for sending short range signals, particularly if used at sea on a small boat. We suspect that this example is not mounted on the original carriage, but was instead placed on it after service. The carriage itself looks to