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    C.V.A. .62 caliber 70s napolean cannon

    I have .69 caliber balls that will not fit in the muzzle. I think .50 would be to sloppy. I just measured the bore again and it is 5/8 bore no question about that. I also know this cannon is from C.V.A. and from the 60s or 70s thank you guys for the help.
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    C.V.A. .62 caliber 70s napolean cannon

    Thanks guys for the help. If I was to try a load with a ball in it what caliber ball should I buy and where is the best place to get them? I did measure it and it is 5/8 bore roughly .062 but if I remember right I should buy a ball smaller than the bore. I don't want to buy the wrong caliber...
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    C.V.A. .62 caliber 70s napolean cannon

    I appreciate the information from you all that answered. My next question is I was given the original instructions and it says to load with 75 grains of black powder and the can of powder that came with it is the original can a white and red can that says Geahart-owen super fine gunpower. Yes I...
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    C.V.A. .62 caliber 70s napolean cannon

    I just was given a 1970s C.V.A. napoleon cannon and was wanting to know what they are worth. I have fired it about three times with just toilet paper wading and it is loud! I measured the bore and it is 5/8 roughly which I think translates to .62 caliber. I had to clean off some surface rust but...
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