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Offline Powder keg

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« on: September 26, 2005, 08:15:25 PM »
Stop your snickering. I've been thinking of casting diffrent sizes of these out of aluminum for sale. I thought they would be a nice accessory for peoples cannons. Does any one have any suggestions as to how they should look? I don't think I've seen an original. I've seen ones that has the letters U.S on them, ones that had a knob on the end to remove it, ones that were just flat on the end, and one with a smiley face on it. These would be flat on the back and a wood plug could be made and screwed to the back that fits the bore of your gun. Is this a good idea? Thanks for any input.

(Pronunciation Key)tam·pi·on also tom·pi·on [ tm- ]
n.

A plug or cover for the muzzle of a cannon or gun to keep out dust and moisture.
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« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2005, 03:40:19 AM »
Hey Wes..... this is one that I made a while back.  A blank wood plaque from the local crafts store, a piece of PVC glued to the back and some duct tape to make the PVC fit my bore.



About the only time I actually use it is when the cannon is in the back of my pickup.  One thing to note..... in addition to keeping moisture out, it will also keep any existing moisture in.
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« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2005, 12:30:00 PM »
From Ft Mc Henry Field gun.  Made of wood.

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« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2005, 12:50:55 PM »
Here is one I had made for my 1/2 Scale Model 1841 6 pdr Gun.

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« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2005, 01:10:51 PM »
Here is one I made for my 1/2 Scale 10 pdr Parrott Rifle.

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« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2005, 01:22:22 PM »
This is as copper covered one on a cannon now for sale on the internet. I like the addition of the US on it.

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