Cannon Percussion Lock

[musketman]

EXPLANATION OF THE PLATE

Figure 1. represents the lock affixed to a British light six-pounder, as seen from the right side.

Fig.2. Detonating tube.

3. lock and bolt attached to the cascabel

4. Back of the block and bolt, with suspending pin, the hammer being upright.

5. Front of the Block.

6. Ground plan of the block and bolt.

7. Pulley case from above.

8. Hammer from ditto.

9. Ditto from the right side.

10. Ditto from below.

11. Bridge from above.

12. Back of the bridge.

13. Bridge from below.

14. Turnscrew and nut.

 

[USMCsniper]

Dixie Gun Works has got one for $22.50 "This mechanism bolts or straps to the barrel over the vent hole of any muzzleloading cannon and can be altered to fit any diameter. Threaded vent hole for a 5/16X24 musket nipple (our stock number NP1335 $2.50) and place lock in place. Nipple is designed to accept winged musket caps. Fires with a 6" lanyard which gets you out of the way of the recoil of the gun. Well built and sturdy and ignites the powder charge instantly." http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?products_id=1642 .

- USMCsniper