What did I buy?

[saxist]

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?

 

[Rich44]

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.

 

[saxist]

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.

What tipped you in the repro direction?

 

[Rich44]

The angle on the vent hole looks to new and the trunnions look suspicious.

But there does seem to be some numbers on the breach just behind the vent hole. But you need to remember I am just guessing on my part. It would be nice if I was wrong. We need some more help.

 

[Dismount]

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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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.