So I bought a cannon to restore

[NMPaul]

I have been casually looking for a Civil war, Napoleonic war, Indian war cannon for the last 5 years. A project to restore and for yard art at my house. Living in NM there was not much around and really didn't want something fake looking. Well I finally pulled the trigger on a cannon on eBay with basically very little knowledge about it, and the seller said they knew nothing about it either being it was from a estate sale. Irregardless of what I find out about it, I am happy with the look and cant wait to get started on restoring it.
The Uship guy is delivering it hopefully at the end of this week and then I can get some better pictures. 2.5" barrel. I did research the axle and it appears to be made by a company post civil war.
Anyhow, here is a picture. If anyone has any thoughts on it, or experience with it, I would love to hear what you got to say. Thanks. Paul

 

[SDSmlf]

Plenty potential for a big BOOM if it checks out.

 

[NMPaul]

Not even sure if it will be able to be fired.

 

[poker]

Even if you can’t fire it, you will likely have the finest yard art in your county! Hopefully you are able to get it working. Good Luck.

 

[NMPaul]

Even if you can’t fire it, you will likely have the finest yard art in your county! Hopefully you are able to get it working. Good Luck.

Thanks, even if it doesn't fire, looking forward to fixing it up

 

[fossilledges]

Now that is cool !!! Let us know how it progresses. --Dr. Paul

 

[trent/OH]

My wife has said "NO!!!" for 35 years, every time I've suggested I should get a cannon. At one time I commented how a Naval mine beside the flag pole (tastefully done) would look so good. "NO!!!" But I still ask a couple of times a year.

 

[NMPaul]

My wife has said "NO!!!" for 35 years, every time I've suggested I should get a cannon. At one time I commented how a Naval mine beside the flag pole (tastefully done) would look so good. "NO!!!" But I still ask a couple of times a year.

The trick is to tell them after you got it. Hehe

 

[Gun Tramp]

Looking forward to more photos, lots going on there. Do you have the wheel diameter or tube length?

 

[NMPaul]

Looking forward to more photos, lots going on there. Do you have the wheel diameter or tube length?

53" on the tube and 37" on wheel diameter. I expect the Uship guy to deliver it before the weekend and will have better pics. Hoping to find out history about it, and if replica or built for military
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[Gun Tramp]

So far, so good. Wooden wheels are the Achilles heel on any such piece and yours appear to be in good condition.

 

[1950DAVE]

I am N V us.
Dave

 

[sawyer04]

Thanks, even if it doesn't fire, looking forward to fixing it up

What ya gonna call this guy? Got to have a name.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Looking forward to pics once the restoration is completed. Hopefully you will be able to fire it.
Congrats on the acquisition.

 

[Blogman]

Holy smokes! I hope it will smoke. Nice.

 

[NMPaul]

What ya gonna call this guy? Got to have a name.

Haven't even considered. Going to have to give it some thought

 

[SDSmlf]

Do you know history on it?

 

[Heelerau]

Looks like a nice original piece, what condition is the bore? Might well be a nice shooter. Look forward to some more pictures

 

[Loyalist Dave]

Not even sure if it will be able to be fired

Have it magnaflux'd. Best way I know of to find if there are any micro fissures or cracks or casting voids.

What ya gonna call this guy? Got to have a name .

How about Tiny?

LD

 

[NMPaul]

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