Original U.S. Pre-WWI Winchester 1898 Breech Loading 10g Signal Cannon - Serial #108 Antique Percussion Firearms with an overall length of

with an overall length of 12 inches

such as the 5 inch long barrel on this example

who fought at Santiago

and it's really a lovely nickel plated example with a great patina

as sometimes it sticks

Original U.S. Pre-WWI Winchester 1898 Breech Loading 10g Signal Cannon - Serial #108 Antique Percussion Firearms with an overall length ofOriginal Item. Only One Available. The Winchester Model 98 breech loading signal cannon holds a significant place in the history of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, signaling cannons were commonly used for festive occasions, sailboat races, coastal morning wake up calls, and alerting others to fog or dangers. These small cannons were designed to fire loud blank charges rather than projectiles, making