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    Cannon ball identification

    OK,I made a set of calipers and got an exact diameter of 8", and a weight of 66 lbs. There is somewhat of a seam around it that looks like a mould mark.
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    Cannon ball identification

    You guys are both right. I hadn't seen it for quite some time so I dug it out and it measures 7.5". I didn't weigh it but my throbbing middle finger tells me it must be close to the 56 lbs that I remember, and yes, I'm 58. Thanks for the link and I will look it up.
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    Cannon ball identification

    Several years ago I was removing equipment from an old foundry building here in my hometown. Records show that during the mid 1800's they manufactured armament (no discription given). On the floor next to the forge base I noticed that a steel plate had been attached to the floor. Upon removal I...
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    Greetings from Icy Indiana

    Hi all, I'm Bob from West Central IN. I found the forum while searching for something to do while everything outside is covered with 2" of solid ice. Looks like a good place to meet some new friends with the same interests that I have. I've been shooting and collecting front loaders from the age...
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