Did some more cannon hunting!!

[DaveSB]

I went to a place north of Indianapolis called Conner Prairie. They do a little reenactment and have a few nice cannons, one on dispay and one they shoot.
 
http://www.connerprairie.org/Plan-Your-Visit/Special-Events/Civil-War-Days.aspx
 
Since I was down near Indy, I stopped in Kokomo and saw their's as well. Unfortunately it's in a glass building and it was very difficult to get good pics. ENJOY!!

[DaveSB]

more Conner Prairie pictures.

[DaveSB]

Kokomo pics

[Cannoneer]

Thanks for the pics, Dave. That's a fine example of a CSA 12-pdr Howitzer; I think it's one of only two that still exist that were made by Leeds. I don't remember ever seeing another single cannon displayed in its own buiding like this one is.

http://www.cityofkokomo.org/main.asp?SectionID=50&SubSectionID=113&ArticleID=62

[Zulu]

Thanks for the pics, Dave. That's a fine example of a CSA 12-pdr Howitzer; I think it's one of only two that still exist that were made by Leeds. I don't remember ever seeing another single cannon displayed in its own buiding like this one is.

http://www.cityofkokomo.org/main.asp?SectionID=50&SubSectionID=113&ArticleID=62

What a nice display!  Obviously done by someone who appreciates what they have and want to keep it nice.
Zulu

[DaveSB]

Any idea what the deal is with the strange looking finish on the bronze barrel? Kinda looks sandblasted.

[DaveSB]

Video from Conner Prairie. The said they were using 8 ounces of black powder (pre molded in aluminum foil, blank charges). The friction primer 'roman candled' on them and caught everyone by surprise.
 
I should also add that it was their second friction primer on that load. First one just popped, everyone was on edge. They waited 3 minutes, re pricked the bag, new primer.