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I'm at the local Goodwill  searching for props for my new acting gig... And all of a sudden I see a 1/4 scale M1857 12 pounder cannon and caisson being put.out for sale, 

$7.59 later, I have an artillery piece.

I do my research, it's a 50 year old, functional, black powder cannon made in Spain. Although it's called a .70 cal, she fires a .680" ball with a max 85gr charge.

Can't wait to touch her.off

 The balls or mold are kind.of spendy online

 Ever heard of grape shot?. .177 BBs will work.

Come to find out these are available in a 1 1/4" bore, too.20230804_170524.thumb.jpg.33275adc0d5f67909db7d4cc99a0fa57.jpg20230804_170451.thumb.jpg.43410f5e95594c0f110984bf165a3113.jpg

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2 minutes ago, eddielasvegas said:

Dang, that looks kewl and would be hoot to shoot.

Did you really pay $7.59 (a little under eight American dollars) for it?

 

Eddie

Yeah 

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18 minutes ago, PRDATR said:

How long is that thing Tim?

I haven't measured but I think I read it's about 2'

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I'll put up a video touching it off this weekend. 

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45 minutes ago, Sky Island junkie said:

Wow great find! I’ll give you $50 for it! 😂

Is the barrel brass? Looks it

That's its patina, was steel with nickle plating

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18 minutes ago, CatfishKev said:

Cool find.  Curious to it's actual worth. I bet more then $8. 

I'm seeing them go for $450-550. 

14 minutes ago, oz31p said:

Acting… jeep gladiator ?? I feel like I don’t even know you any more 

Come out to Vulture City and catch a show.

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Scored! Make sure to post a video of you are touching it off!

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22 hours ago, Yuma Outdoorsman said:

Do you have a video yet?

No sir, was hoping for a little moisture out here first. Maybe if I shot it in a wide enough wash?

I can see the headlines now...

Grown Man Starts Wildfire  Playing With Toy Cannon

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