Antique Winchester Signal Cannon – Circa 1930s
Short Overview:
This original Antique Winchester signal cannon, dating to the 1930s, is a classic and increasingly scarce example of Winchester’s promotional and recreational accessories. Produced during the interwar period, these cannons were sold for use at sporting events, celebrations, yacht clubs, ranches, and public gatherings, and today remain highly sought-after collectibles bearing the iconic Winchester name.
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Manufacturer: Winchester Repeating Arms Company
Item: Signal Cannon
Date: Circa 1930s
Construction: Metal cannon barrel with wheeled carriage
Use: Sporting, ceremonial, signaling, and display
Category: Winchester memorabilia / sporting accessory
Winchester signal cannons were manufactured as novelty and signaling devices rather than firearms, yet they embody the same quality of materials, machining, and brand prestige that made Winchester Repeating Arms Company a household name.
This example dates to the 1930s, a period during which Winchester produced signal cannons in limited numbers for sporting, ceremonial, and advertising use. These cannons were commonly used to signal the start of events, announce holidays, or as display pieces at shooting clubs and sporting lodges.
Constructed of heavy metal with a compact barrel and mounted on a traditional wheeled carriage, the cannon retains strong visual appeal and displays exceptionally well. Pieces such as this were often fired using blank charges or black powder for signaling purposes, though many surviving examples today are preserved strictly as collectibles.
Original Winchester signal cannons are increasingly difficult to find, particularly in honest, unaltered condition. They are highly prized by collectors of Winchester memorabilia, sporting antiques, Western Americana, and display firearms accessories.