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Hughes Black Powder Cannon
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I almost went halfers with a friend to buy a deck cannon that would fire a 1 Lb lead ball. We withdrew as we felt we'd end up in jail one way or another...those would be neat to play with.
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Thanks Jim. I really enjoy them. I like it about as much when people see them when I have them out. Especially kids who always seem to like them. I like that it gives them some interest in History which is all but forgotten by our youth today. Or even taught in Schools correctly anymore.
If I pull into to the Gas Station or a store, I am swarmed by people with questions,lookers and the usual can you build one of those.LOL No is the usual answer in return,LOL Full scale was a 9 month Project, not 8 Hours a day for that period, but I am guessing around 400 to 600 Hours total. Yes I am kinda slow.
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carbineone1964
Anyway maybe someone here would like to see them.
I know I would. I threw one together out of an old barrel I had and some Oak stair tread. Nothing to the level of yours, just for fun and out of boredom. I was going for the look of the type found on ships.
I'll break it out now and again, It's become a favorite of the kids at the family 4th of July BBQ. I keep them well away though because I'm a wood guy, I'm clueless when it comes to metal and I'm sure the brazing I did on the barrel ain't good for it. I'm only shooting tinfoil wadding or BBs but still.....
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I threw one together out of an old barrel I had and some Oak stair tread.
I remember that one...
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I did not make this barrel on this one. The barrel is cast by someone else and has a steel bore liner. I did build the Naval Carriage though.
One on the left I did not build at all. But it sure is a neat little Cannon. 1 Inch Bore. Called a Vavesseur British Model. It is fully functional including elevation and traverse Mechanisms. It was built for me by Dom Carpenter in PA. He does very good work. At a very fair price for the quality.
Heck post a pic of what you made. It is all good. I just enjoy doing this type of stuff alot.
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This is the thread on my cannon.
https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=57912
I envy your collection.
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Thanks Warpig for posting yours. I was away for awhile and never got back to the thread sooner..
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They are all good looking pieces of artillery.
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how did you deal with sealing the breech up?
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