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Offline Cpt Ed

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« on: August 14, 2005, 10:16:22 AM »
This is a first and the most unusual elevating screw I have ever seen. Also notice how the cannon lock is attached.  I might try that on my half scale.

The pictures are borrowed and the cannon does not belong to me. It is located in Penna.


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« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2005, 11:23:23 AM »
The rear sight is also quite interesting.  Wonder what the front sight looks like.
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« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2005, 01:17:44 PM »
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The rear sight is also quite interesting.  Wonder what the front sight looks like.


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« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2005, 12:26:24 PM »
This cannon is listed for sale on Auction Arms. There are many pictures.
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« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2005, 01:02:34 PM »
The rear sight reminds me of the rear-tang sight on old lever actions.
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« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2005, 07:15:15 AM »
Speaking of sights, here are a couple of pics from Camp Graying this year:




Removable rear site in gunner’s hand:



Sighting in:
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