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Offline MikeS0000

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My Small, "Small Cannon" Collection
« on: June 10, 2013, 09:28:54 AM »
 ;)

And that's what it is..., I'm sure they are all one-offs (IMHO) and think I have posted on two before. The newest is the Civil War "Style" Fortress Cannon. The other two firs, with the Naval Style being .50 cal. and the WW1 Submarine Deck Gun firing .22's and dated 1919.

Any thoughts on the CW Fortress Platform Cannon, as to what may have gone through the two holes? Or, anyone ever see something similar? I thought perhaps a wooden base, butt then why have the holes go all the way through? Possibly for a swivel platform?

Thanks for looking!
- Mike
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Re: My Small, "Small Cannon" Collection
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2013, 06:53:15 AM »
Nice work on the deck gun !
I'm not s ... yes I am, the breechloading deck .22 gun (1919 :o )will go over like a lead balloon on this forum .
But it is a nice collection anyway :D .
 

Gary

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Re: My Small, "Small Cannon" Collection
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2013, 07:19:36 AM »
Mike,
I believe that you're right in thinking that all three models are machinist made one-offs. The holes in the platform of the seacoast gun could have been to fasten it to another piece, or it may have just been a scrap piece that already had the holes drilled. Keep up your efforts in collecting.
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Re: My Small, "Small Cannon" Collection
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2013, 02:01:53 PM »
Nice.  :D
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