Swivel Gun

On a civil war forum someone found documentation for use of a naval swivel gun on land. I wonder if anyone here has any information on thier use on land during the civil war?

I cannot say about the Civil War but there are plenty of references for swivels being used at frontier forts & stockades during the 18th century.

I cant believe I missed this thread. I cannot really comment on swivel usage during the civil war myself either. However I have a few photos for you of my interpretation of quick to set up swivels I enjoy shooting on the ship or in the dirt. Here they are on their "Land Stands".



Yes..,This is fun to shoot.,and it kicks like a mule. Were you ever able to find out the information you were seeking and if so please share it with us.

:v Hey thats the ticket---I could use one on the front lawn to fire the "retreat" cannon---I have the flag pole all I need is a Boy Scout to play retreat. The neighbors would just love that---including the PD. I wonder if they have wi-fi in county jail?? :rotf: :hatsoff:

Why the flame job?

"This is fun to shoot.,and it kicks like a mule."
HM, what is the bore size and does the gun recoil off the tripod? I have two swivel guns and have not shot them yet because I need to make some sort of mount for them. I was thinking of either a solid base/column (hard to move about) or a tripod with two wheels on the front legs. Any suggestions? Thanks.

mazo kid ., Thanks for your intrest. My swivels posted above both have a 1" bore. I use 180 grains 2f BP in a foil packet and a .9750 ball I cast in a custom made mold. I couldnt tell you how it would react with wheels I can only comment on what I know (Have). I use 3 legs (1 1/4" pipe) that simply slide up into a custom tripod base. its a smooth fit with no play. then the swivel sits in a tube welded to the tripod base., it breaks down quickly but gravity holds it together very well (No-Bolts). Recoil is about 6" of a rocking back ., for me I prefer 1 leg in front and 2 in the back to allow for a little recoil absorbtion. that and you need to have your elbow bent. I had a friend try to straight arm it against my protests.., he wont be doing that again. Fired correctly its easily controlled with a bit of practice. I can post a few videos if you like.

Hey, that looks like fun.....and do-able. Thanks for the demo.

Any pics of it mounted for sea service? I wouldn't want to run afoul of the transient mooring regs in your district :wink:

XXX the bronze pictured above hasnt made it out yet., but I did manage to find one with the 1.50 bore iron swivel

Beautiful guns. I really like the brass (bronze?)

Nice guns HarborMaster, you have done a great job on them. I haven't seen any swivel guns down here in Oz, I might have just found my next project! Regards, Broadarrow