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  1. NMPaul

    Trying to identify my new cannon

    No markings on barrel. I have determined the barrel is covered with metal and has concrete in middle. This was new to me.
  2. NMPaul

    Trying to identify my new cannon

    I am already leaning towards this being a replica for several reasons. Lots or ornate extras I would not expect on a military cannon, some hex bolts and some square, and small diameter barrel with no rifling. I have been looking at cannons on google every night and I have yet to see one with...
  3. NMPaul

    So I bought a cannon to restore

    Yes, I live in NM and am lucking to do a lot of hunting here and all over the west.
  4. NMPaul

    So I bought a cannon to restore

    Yes, I am leaning towards a reproduction also. To many ornate items on it for military use IMO.
  5. NMPaul

    So I bought a cannon to restore

    That is some very good intel. Thank you very much for taking the time to share it. I have owned a bunch of muzzle loaders so much of that is familiar. I was already thinking I would need to make a powder charge, was thinking making it out of sheet material and poking it with a skewer. I am...
  6. NMPaul

    So I bought a cannon to restore

    Sure do. Even if I cant fire it, I am sure I will enjoy having it. thanks
  7. NMPaul

    So I bought a cannon to restore

    I got nothing like that in NM. Feel free to share pics, would be interested in anything that anyone says. Someone out there knows something about this type of cannon. Thanks
  8. NMPaul

    So I bought a cannon to restore

    I probably will paint after I restore wood and barrel. It will be outside, so I dont think leaving the patina will be an option.
  9. NMPaul

    So I bought a cannon to restore

  10. NMPaul

    So I bought a cannon to restore

    oops
  11. NMPaul

    So I bought a cannon to restore

    Haven't even considered. Going to have to give it some thought
  12. NMPaul

    So I bought a cannon to restore

    53" on the tube and 37" on wheel diameter. I expect the Uship guy to deliver it before the weekend and will have better pics. Hoping to find out history about it, and if replica or built for military I
  13. NMPaul

    So I bought a cannon to restore

    The trick is to tell them after you got it. Hehe
  14. NMPaul

    So I bought a cannon to restore

    Thanks, even if it doesn't fire, looking forward to fixing it up
  15. NMPaul

    So I bought a cannon to restore

    Not even sure if it will be able to be fired.
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