BlackPowderKeg
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consider getting this canon but not sure if it's something original or made up item, all opinions welcome
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do you recognize this cannon?
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Looks to me like someone had a likening for cannons and used their skill and imagination in making this cannon.
But the cannon displays a very rough life, it sure could use a good new home, Good Luck
But the cannon displays a very rough life, it sure could use a good new home, Good Luck
Looks similar to a 6-pound Naval gun, but honestly never saw one without the carriage.
HEX NUTS SAY NOT OLD.
LECook
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I'd say you found a good size toy cannon. The side pieces are cast iron as were the broken wheels. You could probably find a pair of wheels that would match the style of the carriage.
With the press fit or possibly cast on trunnion band, the barrel could be steel rather than cast iron. Otherwise it would have been cast as a whole, trunnions and all.
It probably dates to the latter part of 19th century. Hex nuts and bolts have been around since the early 19th century so that puts it made sometime in the last 200 years.
Nice find. What is the bore diameter?
With the press fit or possibly cast on trunnion band, the barrel could be steel rather than cast iron. Otherwise it would have been cast as a whole, trunnions and all.
It probably dates to the latter part of 19th century. Hex nuts and bolts have been around since the early 19th century so that puts it made sometime in the last 200 years.
Nice find. What is the bore diameter?
BlackPowderKeg
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got it home, used wire brush, here's what I found out
LECook
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Very Cool !!
Now to decide on how far to take the restoration. Do you want it to look it’s age or as new. Personally I like antiques, especially iron, to look aged.
Enjoy your project.
Now to decide on how far to take the restoration. Do you want it to look it’s age or as new. Personally I like antiques, especially iron, to look aged.
Enjoy your project.
BlackPowderKeg
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well at this point i'm trying to understand what it is and collect data, any idea folks?
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I agree with Rich44; It is quite old, but not a true actual military issue anything. I'd buy it if I were you, but you might find it's best as a decorative item. The heavy pitting would be removed with sand blasting but any paint applied would show the pits. It's neat!
