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Post by paranger on Nov 2, 2019 4:56:15 GMT -7
Just received this baby from a generous donor to the Fort Loudoun (PA) site. Can't wait to shoot it!  |
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Post by brokennock on Nov 2, 2019 8:14:18 GMT -7
Wow! That's great. Did the donor build it or have it built? Or is it an original? Please, more details. Bore size, length, etc?
Thank you for sharing.
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Post by paranger on Nov 2, 2019 8:47:29 GMT -7
Wow! That's great. Did the donor build it or have it built? Or is it an original? Please, more details. Bore size, length, etc? Thank you for shoaring. It is a reproduction built by a company called Cannon Ltd. in Baltimore about 25 years ago, according to the donor. I don't think the company still exists, but if anyone knows otherwise, please let me know. The gun itself is 24 inches long (minus the "monkey tail" / stock), with a 1.5 inch bore. I was told that it has a steel bore liner. My guess is that it weighs in around 65 lbs give or take. |
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Post by Sicilianhunter on Nov 3, 2019 9:20:19 GMT -7
BEAUTIFUL!!!
Can't wait to see pics from the range report!!!
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Post by coot on Nov 3, 2019 20:47:53 GMT -7
Very nice indeed. Hope they are still made.
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Post by artificer on Nov 8, 2019 3:10:50 GMT -7
It is a reproduction built by a company called Cannon Ltd. in Baltimore about 25 years ago, according to the donor. I don't think the company still exists, but if anyone knows otherwise, please let me know. The gun itself is 24 inches long (minus the "monkey tail" / stock), with a 1.5 inch bore. I was told that it has a steel bore liner. My guess is that it weighs in around 65 lbs give or take. Has the swivel ever been mounted to the trunnions? Gus |
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Post by paranger on Nov 8, 2019 7:30:44 GMT -7
It is a reproduction built by a company called Cannon Ltd. in Baltimore about 25 years ago, according to the donor. I don't think the company still exists, but if anyone knows otherwise, please let me know. The gun itself is 24 inches long (minus the "monkey tail" / stock), with a 1.5 inch bore. I was told that it has a steel bore liner. My guess is that it weighs in around 65 lbs give or take. Has the swivel ever been mounted to the trunnions? Gus I believe so. The previous owner mentioned mounting the yoke in a tree stump. |
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Post by artificer on Nov 8, 2019 8:30:13 GMT -7
OK, I didn't realize that is a two piece yoke, isn't it?
I guess the next question would be, if the Fort Director allows it, how many holes are you all going to drill around the perimeter of the wood walls/palisade for the yoke? That could be some real work. Grin.
Gus
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Post by paranger on Nov 8, 2019 11:33:52 GMT -7
OK, I didn't realize that is a two piece yoke, isn't it? I guess the next question would be, if the Fort Director allows it, how many holes are you all going to drill around the perimeter of the wood walls/palisade for the yoke? That could be some real work. Grin. Gus Yes, it is a two piece yoke. Loudoun had four bastions but only two documented swivel guns. I think at this point the plan is to put mountings on two diagonal bastions, so that the guns can cover all four curtains. Seems like what Vauban would do if he had such meager resources...🤔 |
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Post by artificer on Nov 9, 2019 0:23:30 GMT -7
Yes, it is a two piece yoke. Loudoun had four bastions but only two documented swivel guns. I think at this point the plan is to put mountings on two diagonal bastions, so that the guns can cover all four curtains. Seems like what Vauban would do if he had such meager resources...🤔 Now that is interesting. Did Lord Loudon bring the swivel guns with him or were they left at the Fort? Gus |
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Post by paranger on Nov 9, 2019 6:18:50 GMT -7
Yes, it is a two piece yoke. Loudoun had four bastions but only two documented swivel guns. I think at this point the plan is to put mountings on two diagonal bastions, so that the guns can cover all four curtains. Seems like what Vauban would do if he had such meager resources...🤔 Now that is interesting. Did Lord Loudon bring the swivel guns with him or were they left at the Fort? Gus Interesting question. We don't really know the origin or final disposition of the original guns. They came to the fort sometime shortly after its construction in Nov - Dec 1756 from McDowell's Mill, a local mill serving as a temporary fortification. When and where they eventually left is unknown. As for Lord Loudoun himself, he contributed only his name...as with two other forts in VA and TN. |
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Post by Keith on Nov 9, 2019 12:57:58 GMT -7
Just received this baby from a generous donor to the Fort Loudoun (PA) site. Can't wait to shoot it!  Love it, I want one! Keith. |
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Post by straekat on Nov 10, 2019 10:05:36 GMT -7
Para,
I'd be interested in any ballistics reports on the swivel gun after the smoke clears. Before that, I'd suggest asking a mutual friend and former artillery officer to take measurements and work up a theoretical ballistics chart for various powder charges and ranges based on the bore dimensions, ball size/weight. etc. -THEN- have him around when his charts are put to the test.
That might get his juices going enough to bring him (back) into the hobby!
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Post by paranger on Nov 10, 2019 13:31:53 GMT -7
Para, I'd be interested in any ballistics reports on the swivel gun after the smoke clears. Before that, I'd suggest asking a mutual friend and former artillery officer to take measurements and work up a theoretical ballistics chart for various powder charges and ranges based on the bore dimensions, ball size/weight. etc. -THEN- have him around when his charts are put to the test. That might get his juices going enough to bring him (back) into the hobby! An EXCELLENT idea, indeed! |
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Post by colmoultrie on Apr 16, 2020 14:20:09 GMT -7
Very nice indeed. Hope they are still made. A fellow by the name of Cannon Mike used to make swivels at reasonable prices, turning them out of steel, so no liner needed. Don’t know if he’s still in business or not. |
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