LOL, I just proved him wrong. It's a little cannon but it is a cannon. Still not sure on the caliber, bigger than a 45 for sure, probably 58 as that's what most that look like this are. It is rifled but very weak twist. The rust is coming off but it's going to take a lot of work. Paint looks great. I was wondering how you fire them but they make miniature rope fuze. No rust in the bore except right at the end there's a little.