Info on Cast Iron Cannon

[take-down]

Hi
I'm posting this here in hope sombody may be able to help or point me in the right direction

The cannon is made by
Bailey Pegg & Co
31 1/2" Long
Bore 1 3/4"

Looking at the crown on the barrel it is made in the peroid of Queen Victoria 1837 - 1901

I assumed (Dangerous thing to do) it was a signal gun but on searching other sites it may be an insurance cannon that Loyds requiered merchant ships to carry

When did Loyds Drop that requierment?
I will try to attach some photos
Many thanks in advance
Cheers

 

[2pounder]

could try The Ordnance Society, they are into cannons.

 

[beihan62]

Hi Take down,I have seen pics of similar guns,I think they were called poop guns,small(er) calibre than the main guns as it was fitted to the poop deck of ships,Just a guess realy,
Cheers,
Don,

 

[take-down]

Thanks very much gentalmen
I found the link to the The Ordnance Society so have sent of an email with all the relervant details and my knowledge to date
So I'll keep my fingers crossed
Cheers Graham