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Caveat Emptor- another fake Lyle gun
« on: June 25, 2013, 03:46:09 AM »
I just finished this Lyle gun and will be making and selling them for $190 plus shipping.  The bore is 1.75" golf ball size.  If some years in the future this shows up on fleabay or some other site for $2000+ being passed off as the real thing, then "caveat emptor". LOL 



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Re: Caveat Emptor- another fake Lyle gun
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2013, 09:45:27 AM »
Oh, Darn It Dom!!! I like it.... Put me down for one.... ;)
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Re: Caveat Emptor- another fake Lyle gun
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2013, 03:55:46 PM »
     Dom,  that's a nice one to be sure!  It really reminds me of the Steward D&E Co. Model B Line Throwing Cannon.  Could this type be your inspiration for your beautiful creation? I bet an owner could make an elongated, aluminum, line throwing projectile for it and the weight would be a lot less than the 18 Lbs. of the original!  It would be lots of fun making a faking box and loading it with rescue line as well.  I just talked myself into one; please reserve one for me.

Thank you for making such interesting pieces,

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Re: Caveat Emptor- another fake Lyle gun
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2013, 03:56:23 PM »

OK DOM, IT IS A BEAUTY. PUT ME DOWN FOR ONE..... ;D
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Re: Caveat Emptor- another fake Lyle gun
« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2013, 01:57:12 AM »
Oh groan, I supposed now at the next  Cut  Bank cannon convention I Have to build ship on the rocks so you guys can shoot line to it... :)
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Re: Caveat Emptor- another fake Lyle gun
« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2013, 02:01:23 AM »
 Neat. You might consider stamping your usual markings on the muzzle face if they fit.
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Re: Caveat Emptor- another fake Lyle gun
« Reply #6 on: June 26, 2013, 02:55:17 AM »
Cpt Ed, intoodeep and Tracy,  Thanks for the compliments and PM's sent.
 
Tracy, You're right, I modeled this after the Steward or Sculler type Lyle gun. like the photo below. 



Also, If you want it closer to the original, I can cut the elevation tabs down to three holes high.

Douglas, Would this be a ship made of pallets?  I can see a line throwing contest happening.  That would be interesting and you would never have to leave the firing line to retrieve the projectile.  Just need to find a volunteer to hold the line like the video below.  ;D  ;D  ;D



Victor,  You're making more work for me good buddy.  :)  In all seriousness, I'll consider this.  It's not the easiest place on a barrel to stamp letters though.
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Re: Caveat Emptor- another fake Lyle gun
« Reply #7 on: June 26, 2013, 04:28:06 AM »
Put me down for one also. Not sure how many elevation holes just yet but I'm thinking 3 to match my big one.
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Re: Caveat Emptor- another fake Lyle gun
« Reply #8 on: June 26, 2013, 07:26:15 AM »
Domnick, great work as always ... most likely if they try to sell it on ebay the will say it's a salesmen's sample.... much lighter than hauling the full scale around to the shipyards and chandlery's........
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Re: Caveat Emptor- another fake Lyle gun
« Reply #9 on: June 27, 2013, 02:00:21 AM »
 Uh ho....


 If my math is right, one of seacoast's 5/8" wall 1" "liners" will slip right into that mount (but not as a liner).  :o
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Re: Caveat Emptor- another fake Lyle gun
« Reply #10 on: June 27, 2013, 03:23:53 AM »
You've managed to capture another excellent likeness, Leonardo (I mean Dom). Count me in too!
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Re: Caveat Emptor- another fake Lyle gun
« Reply #11 on: June 28, 2013, 12:53:39 PM »
Quote from: Cannoneer on June 27, 2013, 03:23:53 AM
You've managed to capture another excellent likeness, Leonardo (I mean Dom). Count me in too!

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Re: Caveat Emptor- another fake Lyle gun
« Reply #12 on: June 29, 2013, 11:00:43 PM »
 A pic I took of one a few years ago on the S.S. Lane Victory...


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