Swivel gun stand?

[Keyhole]

My new swivel gun freshly made by Dom Carpenter.

Looking for ideas and suggestions on what sort of stand to build that would hold up to the recoil.

Thanks in advance,
Keyhole

 

[SOLANCO]

Have the same problem. Think I am headed to the masonry yard for a cube of rock with a hole drilled for the guns mounting point from the yoke.

 

[Keyhole]

Have the same problem. Think I am headed to the masonry yard for a cube of rock with a hole drilled for the guns mounting point from the yoke.

A railroad tie or 6x6 would work but I’m hoping for something that is functional and looks really nice

 

[Rob M.]

You've never seen swivel gun mounts ? You can make different mounts to fit at different locations . One with long pole to pound into.the ground , one to mount to a wood rail , etc.... Easy to make

 

[Keyhole]

You've never seen swivel gun mounts ? You can make different mounts to fit at different locations . One with long pole to pound into.the ground , one to mount to a wood rail , etc.... Easy to make

Yes I’ve seen them but most are for the smaller bore cannon shooting light loads

 

[Rich44]

This style cannon just does not seem safe for heavy loading. It can be a lot of fun, but be careful with that cannon.
Maybe a tripod stand with enough spread? An old wood survey stand might be worth looking at.

 

[remington1858]

This style cannon just does not seem safe for heavy loading. It can be a lot of fun, but be careful with that cannon.
Maybe a tripod stand with enough spread? An old wood survey stand might be worth looking at.

My new swivel gun freshly made by Dom Carpenter.

Looking for ideas and suggestions on what sort of stand to build that would hold up to the recoil.

Thanks in advance,
Keyhole

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I made this mount to handle the heavy recoil and be portable as well.

 

[Keyhole]

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I made this mount to handle the heavy recoil and be portable as well.

What a great idea! Strong and easy to store too…..I like that

 

[remington1858]

What a great idea! Strong and easy to store too…..I like that

The swivel gun is not period correct and I didn’t have any sailing vessels to attach it to.

 

[Keyhole]

The swivel gun is not period correct and I didn’t have any sailing vessels to attach it to.

I love it

 

[Keyhole]

First shots today….recoil wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be

 

[remington1858]

I love it

Thanks!

 

[remington1858]

First shots today….recoil wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be

Pretty cool.