A bronze Malayan Lantaka 19th century ships deck swivel cannon

~ A bronze Malayan Lantaka 19th century ships deck swivel cannon ~

The swivel moves freely moving and the bore and touch hole are clear.

There is an aiming sight over the flanged muzzle.

The rear opening would originally have hade a wooden pole for aiming.

The barrel has a simple medallion decoration behind pintle.

~ Dimensions ~

The 83cm barrel, which is in very good condition with rich patina, has a 2.5cm bore.