Need help identifying this Signal Cannon manufacturer please listed at auction now.

[Gus1957]

https://www.laibids.com/auctions/31263/lot/209171-brass-signal-cannon-mounted-on-oak-block

Hello,

I believe my father n law had the same or similar cannon about 50 years ago and it was left on barn floor and now needs new wood and evaluation.

1. Does anyone recognize the one in the auction? Is manufacturer still in business.

He used to shoot beer cans wrapped in cardboard tubes out of his on the farm. Started 4th of July family picnics by shooting it. Then to trap and pistol shooting .

2. Does anyone have black powder load information or instructions on what to shoot in these.

3. Is the auction cannon a fair price today?

Thank you for the help !

 

[Captndan]

Too bad they don't know the difference between a cannon and a mortar.

 

[Historian]

Yep, that be a mortar.

 

[Lawdog]

Coehorn mortar. My neighbor has one.

 

[Gus1957]

Coehorn mortar. My neighbor has one.

https://www.petersenarmscannons.com...omplete-with-dark-oak-base-soda-can-size-bore

THANK YOU !

Looks exact

Much appreciated.

 

[Gus1957]

Auction mortar closed at $225.

 

[SOLANCO]

Auction mortar closed at $225.

Cheap.