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[ngp]

Another relic? from my late fathers estate. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

 

[ngp]

Cannon is 22'' in overall length. And looks like about a 7/8 bore.

 

[Paul R]

It looks very close to representing the U.S. 24 pounder mentioned in my new thread on model cannon plans.

Paul

 

[TheDoubleD]

It is a cast iron lawn ornament.

It is not a cannon.

 

[Scharms]

Is there a steel bore liner?

 

[ngp]

There appears to be another layer in the bore. It is hard to tell.

 

[TheDoubleD]

Show us some pictures.

These things show up all the time, it is cast iron and brittle and intended as a decoration.

If it has a liner, I would be very concerned about it especially if it cast core.

This thing needs some very serious inspection if you are considering shooting it.

Here is some pictures of a similar one made of cast iron.

 

[Scharms]

That is scary! I hope no one caught any shrapnel from that thing?

 

[ngp]

Thanks for all the info.I think I will use the non cannon for a boat anchor.I am pretty sure now that there is no steel liner ....

 

[TheDoubleD]

I would fill the bore with cement and use it as yard ornament.

 

[trent/OH]

Mounted vertically, muzzle up, you could make an interesting light out of that piece. It would fit pretty well on an end table.

 

[buzz]

WOW scary hope no one was hurt in that accident
has anyone heard of a steel cannon barrel failing on the fireing line

 

[TheDoubleD]

WOW scary hope no one was hurt in that accident
has anyone heard of a steel cannon barrel failing on the fireing line

Not one made to safety standards. Some that were not made properly have been reported as failing...

I have never understood the mentality that says you don't need to build to safety standards-they are over built or excessive...ah I think the term for that is a margin of safety built in, so why would want to ignore the margin of safety...Every year we see reports of cannon failures reported and the guns are often built to less the the safety standards. Almost universally the statement made is "we fired it for years with out a problem". To my ears that statement is an ignorant statement. We done it that ways for year will not make you safe.

 

Use a cut nail and spike that vent.