Author Topic: Long Cecil (Read 12978 times)

keith44 · « **Reply #120 on:** July 14, 2012, 05:55:33 AM »

I think they are waiting to see details of the UN small arms treaty...see political discussions for details

GLS · « **Reply #121 on:** July 14, 2012, 06:03:23 AM »

Or after " fast and fourious" decided to go to slow and low.

Double D · « **Reply #122 on:** July 14, 2012, 06:59:37 AM »

Lets leave the politics out of this discussion....there is world wide shortage of Maalox http://www.fiercepharma.com/story/novartis-plant-closure-contributes-maalox-shortage-canada/2012-05-30

KABAR2 · « **Reply #123 on:** July 15, 2012, 08:25:46 AM »

DD,
While the following video is not cannon related it will give a little insight into why it takes so long to get an answer or get a transfer approved....... I think it relates to the topic if you feel otherwise feel free to delete.

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Double D · « **Reply #124 on:** July 15, 2012, 12:19:51 PM »

Excellent Video Allen. Thanks for posting!

Double D · « **Reply #125 on:** October 02, 2012, 06:54:30 AM »

I got a letter from ATF. Four pages. First read seems to say build okay!. I have company right now. So it will be a few days before I can do a detailed ead and post the letter.

The Jeff · « **Reply #126 on:** October 02, 2012, 09:27:03 AM »

Great! I look forward to seeing you build it!

KABAR2 · « **Reply #127 on:** October 02, 2012, 12:35:10 PM »

Well this sounds like good news! This will bring a new level to what we can and can't do..... Looking forward to your posting of the letter & the starts of the build

Double D · « **Reply #128 on:** October 03, 2012, 08:03:29 PM »

My Long Cecil will be considered a firearm under the Gun Control act and an antique under the National Firearms Act. Click on picture for larger size.

KABAR2 · « **Reply #129 on:** October 04, 2012, 08:11:49 AM »

DD,
Thanks for posting this,
So as long as it does not use fixed ammunition or modern means of firing they view it as falling into the antique class..... and you are not producing them for resale...
So this confirms the way I have been reading this for some time....

Double D · « **Reply #130 on:** October 04, 2012, 04:32:23 PM »

...and I have it in writing....

Double D · « **Reply #131 on:** November 12, 2012, 04:31:01 AM »

Gents all my cannon projects are hiatus for a 12-16 months.

Artilleryman · « **Reply #132 on:** November 12, 2012, 08:16:17 AM »

That doesn't sound good.

Zulu · « **Reply #133 on:** November 12, 2012, 11:40:42 AM »

Ominous $:-\$

Double D · « **Reply #134 on:** November 12, 2012, 02:35:00 PM »

Doesn't sound good? Ominous? Depends on your point of view I guess.

Since I am going overseas and back to work for a year, that might not sound so good and a bit ominous for a retired guy. When I return I am going to spend some time in Oregon chasing a lady I knew in high school, now some may say that might not sound so good and is a bit ominous-all depends on whether she wants to be caught or not.

I will tell you this my, current title-widower, now that doesn't sound good and is ominous.

Artilleryman · « **Reply #135 on:** November 12, 2012, 04:05:47 PM »

That sounds a lot better.

GGaskill · « **Reply #136 on:** November 12, 2012, 05:01:04 PM »

I was kinda hoping that was it. It's all in the details.

KABAR2 · « **Reply #137 on:** November 13, 2012, 12:39:01 PM »

Yeah......

When I first saw this yesterday a few minutes after Douglas posted it I was a little concerned too....... So I called him and found out whats -what...... Douglas wishing you a safe time where you are going hopefully you might find something interesting in the process... and good luck with your lady friend may it work out the way you want, God Bless!

Allen <><

seacoastartillery · « **Reply #138 on:** November 13, 2012, 01:32:53 PM »

Yea, best wishes, good luck to you, DD. We would say more nice things, but we can't think straight just now. You guys haven't heard the best part yet!! Double D. just hinted that we could watch over all his cannons when he is gone. WOW. Mike already has ideas about shrinking a couple of 5" wide, 3/4" thick, mild steel bands on the breech of DD's "One Mile Mortar" to convert it into a "Two Mile Mortar"! And AFTER that work is done, I have plans to finish it off in true 1950's style with a saddle over the vent and a '57 Chevy Windshield with Dingle Balls all around mounted just ahead of the trunnions. A Big Boomer and Show Stopper!!!

What an opportunity!

T&M

GGaskill · « **Reply #139 on:** November 13, 2012, 02:23:32 PM »

Mike already has ideas about shrinking a couple of 5" wide, 3/4" thick, mild steel bands on the breech of DD's "One Mile Mortar" to convert it into a "Two Mile Mortar"!

How much weight is that going to add? It's already more or less immovable by less than a squad of cannoneers.