What tipped you in the repro direction?I am far from a expert, but my guess, it is not the real deal.
Looking forward to other people giving information. It is a nice little piece, so can see it being bought.
Picked this up in Connecticut. Was sold as a 1860s field signal cannon. Have some hope this is not a repro/toy.
Did I get the real deal? Thoughts?
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looks old. a signal cannon from a coasting sloop. these signals were made hodge podge and cheaply for their use was strictly communications on the water. also the touch hole is a bigger diameter like old ordnance. plus no weld beads on the trunnions.Picked this up in Connecticut. Was sold as a 1860s field signal cannon. Have some hope this is not a repro/toy.
Did I get the real deal? Thoughts?
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