Sanity check-Maybe too late at this point!

[Kywoodwrkr]

Stopped by one of my local gun shops Friday.
The owner who I've known for almost thirty years said,'I have something you need'.
This usually means it's going to cost me money.
It did!
Hopefully my first endeavor at posting pictures will work.

I'm going to have a bunch of questions.
I'm now researching where to find restoration pointers and etc.
I don't even know what it is! Detail wise that is!
So, get ready for questions.
Thanks.
DaveP
PS Tell me it doesn't need some TLC!
D

[Calamity Jane]

I guess by yer handle that yer handy with woodwork . . .

That bein the case, I am GREEN WITH ENVY!!!!

Others iz more knowledgable on the "what is it" than I am, but I see a beautifully restored cannon in a few years!

Be sure ya have a close look at the breech end 'n' let us know what markings ya find . . .

[Double D]

First you need to figure out what you have.

Go to our resource list at the top of this forum.  Here's a link just click on it. Resource list

Go to the bottom of the list and look for MISC links.  You can click on any  of those links and they will take you to the websites.  You should be able to identify your gun from there.

For repair materials visit the South Bend Replicas, Paulson Bros and Steen websites on the resource list.  I urge you to buy a copy of the Complete Cannoneer. South Bend has it.  It is full of tips on carriage and gun tube repairs.  Tells how to repair and replace broken parts.  Worth the $20.

Most importantly keep us up dated on your progress!

On posting picture also look at the post we have at the top of the forum that tells how to do that.  I fixed you post so your pictures showed .

As CJ said  ENVY!!!

[Cat Whisperer]

Looks like much more fun than restoring an old car!

Let us know the history of it!

[Kywoodwrkr]

CJ,DD and CW,
Thank you each for the assitance and information and kind words.
Actually, I have 5 El Caminos awaiting body putty and a whole lot of other things. Like I need another project right! :-)
What I know so far:
Still haven't touched the thing.
The limber box does have Graves Battery, First Ky Brigade on it.
This was the 'Orphan Brigade' of Civil war era.
It would appear to be a reenactment cannon from the 70's, 80's time frame.
Probably used in SE Kentucky.
Have been in contact with the gentleman who is currently in charge of artillery reenactment  for the KY groups.
Currently trying to find someone or some group who has a facility to accomplish the restoration in.
I curently have a 25x30 Steelmaster building, but is still sitting in an unassembled state. Running out of summer here also now.
I'm starting three record keeping books on the restoration. One for all costs , one just as a journal of day to day accomplishments and participants and one for photgraphs of the transition.
I hope to be able to get some help from local enthusiast as Hodgenville,KY, where I live, is Abraham Lincolns birth place and interest seems fairly high in reenactment and etc.
I'm sorry for the length of this but wanted to at least give some feedback as it has occured.
I'm also very lucky to be in a hard wood rich environment.
I guess that should be white oak rich, as a lot of the hardwoods are not acceptable for a moist environment.
Thanks again for the encouraging statements and advice.
Currently  Kywoodwrkr but if this doesn't work out may just become Kyretiree!
DaveP