Winchester Model 98 Signal Cannon in 10 Bore.
The 10 gauge Winchester Model 98 Breech Loading Signal Cannon was designed and patented by Charles H. Griffith for the Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1901. The cannon debuted for sale in the March 1903 Winchester Catalog. In addition to the Standard Black Model, Winchester added a Chrome Plated Model in the 1930's. The cannon was manufactured at Winchester's facility in New Haven, Connecticut until 1958. Today, over a century later the cannon is still produced in southern Connecticut, just miles from the original Winchester factory. This cannon is an early example with the all metal wheels later going to rubber. CONDITION: Retains nearly all of its black enamel, remaining in near mint to mint condition. Has The WRA Company embossed on sides.
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The 10 gauge Winchester Model 98 Breech Loading Signal Cannon was designed and patented by Charles H. Griffith for the Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1901. The cannon debuted for sale in the March 1903 Winchester Catalog. In addition to the Standard Black Model, Winchester added a Chrome Plated Model in the 1930's. The cannon was manufactured at Winchester's facility in New Haven, Connecticut until 1958. Today, over a century later the cannon is still produced in southern Connecticut, just miles from the original Winchester factory. This cannon is an early example with the all metal wheels later going to rubber. CONDITION: Retains nearly all of its black enamel, remaining in near mint to mint condition. Has The WRA Company embossed on sides.
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