Buchanan Brass Gunnery Caliper
cast brass caliper, engraved "Franklin Buchanan", stamped "LIEUT M. THOMAS U. S. ORDNANCE. FRANKFORT PA. 1819", 7 in. slight wear. Notes: Franklin Buchanan was an Admiral in the Confederate Navy during the Civil War. He was captain of the ironclad CSS Virginia (formerly the USS Merrimack) during the Battle of Merrimack, March 1862.
Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Tharpe Collection
Condition
slight wear