I think this will work pretty good. It is a 9 1/2" long, solid brass, and fires 10 GA Black Powder Blank Shells. Toggle menu. I don't seem to heal up as fast as I used to, Thanks Ed, I haven't been that sick in a looooong time. F-WORX SIGNAL CANNONS; PARTS & SUPPLIES . When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. This cannon is easy to load and fun to shoothighly recommend for people who like things that go bang! I'm working on the design for the door. Nice little cannon. Boston Signal Cannon Place of Origin: USA Date: c. 1890 Measurements: Overall with carriage: 24 inches Barrel Length: 18 inches Width of carriage: 11.5 inches Ref #1028 Description: For Sale is a beautiful 19th century yacht cannon on a mahogany carriage. Max load. They were also used to start yacht races. I've got a big project to do next, so it will have to wait untill then. I have an engraver but it's just for flat stuff. It makes an ideal starting cannon for yacht clubs or signaling cannon for organizations. Comes standard with the 22 caliber barrel & the .177 & .30 barrels are an extra cost but worth it in my eyes. black powder signal cannon. In the period following the Civil War celebrations of July 4th, GAR veterans events, and yacht racing became major events in the USA and the demand for small cannon intended to fire 'salutes' and signal the start of races greatly increasing. Download scientific diagram | Location of the DAEE rain gauge stations in So Paulo State; also shown are the 27 regions of 1 x 1 latitude x longitude (small circles) and the 1 agricultural . I'll post picts when It's done. I then indicated my mill vise in "dead nuts" and zeroed the spindle over the reamed hole for a precise location. Curator of the Military Museum in Stockholm holding the origanal Morko with my reproduction! As soon as I get the housings done and the pins drilled and a point turned on them I'll be able to test fire. I was using 350 grains of FF BP. None retracting fring pins have a history of hanging up and get broke off. can't wait !!! CannotShip to Washington, D.C.; CA; HI; Chicago, IL; MA; MI; NJ; New York City, NY; Canada and Puerto Rico. These look very nice in the garden. Any misuse of the product, tampering, or other unlawful acts are prohibited and TriggerCannons.com nor its subsidiaries shall be responsible. A signal cannon, designed in the Georgian, Rococo or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. We have a detailed listing of most items. If this statistic is fairly accurate, then it tells me that not many average working men owned Strong salute cannons in 1900. It replicates a Royal Navycannon of the 19th Century with View Listing, This breech loading signal cannon shown above is a great example of a breech loader probably dating from near the time of the Spanish American View Listing, J J Wolfe Foundry Bronze Signal Cannon Smaller size cannons such as this were used to signal other ships to pass orders and information, to View Listing, Smaller size cannons such as this were used to signal other ships to pass orders and information, to salute other vessels in passing, to sound View Listing, WILLIAM MEUSE SIGNAL CANNON Cannons such as this were used to signal other ships to pass orders and information, to salute other vessels in passing, View Listing, This antique miniature ships cannon barrel probably dates from about 1690. 2023 Rock Island Auction Company. I made some progress, but not what I had hoped. Signal cannons, also referred to as salute cannons, were used aboard ship and on land to make salutes, to warn of danger and to attract attention in the case of an emergency. can't wait to see it all come togetherKeep me posted.. Well I finished all the machine work on this baby. Powder keg. Our beautiful handcrafted cannons and carriages are based off a long rich history keeping only the best and highest quality in mind. I was worried about that but couldn't see the answer. If well done, there would definitely be a market. This one likely dates dates from the Civil War. The barrel is 24 inches long and sits on a handcrafted custom carriage made of stained mahogany. 8 Gauge blanks. I used a program to make covers for CD's to get the text typed on a radius. For item inquiries please visit the contact section. 1-800-327-2193 Home Cannons & Accessories About Cannons Accessories & Supplies Sunset Cannon 10 Gauge to 16 Gauge Conversion Sleeve $80.00 $80.00 16 Gauge Blanks $60.00 $60.00 Ship Store $0.00 $0.00 If it doesn't have the RBG Cannons signature stamp. The studing part is how you plan to mount or secure the firing mechanism to the door. Always wear hearing protection when in the vicinity of a cannon being fired. I have the barrel ready to blue, after I etch my logo into it. Products [4] Sort by: G. Cannon. It is the only 8 GA. Here is a picture showing the settup for scribing that line. I wonder if you are like me and hate machining bronze? Black Powder Naval Mini Cannon Barrel .50 cal NEW With Carriage. Here is a picture of the door so far. . The price is for one but we do discount on pairs. Clearly not a toy. IT IS!!! Well made and solid. Click on their picture. Great Idea!!!! 1 round $ 5.15. Never stand in front of the cannon while it is being fired. SUPER ! 45 blanks open end. I just saw the video, thats a fair recoil for a shell. Thanks for the heads up Douglas:O) It is kinda on the fly. I screwed the cannon to a piece of scrap lumber, loaded the 22 barrel with a Winchester 209 primer and ball attached a fishing leader to the key and pulled. The cannon was manufactured by the Strong Firearms Company (SFC) of New Haven, Connecticut and was retailed by Chas. Good show !!! An exceptional very early bronze barrel, 12 guage " Strong, New Haven" signal cannon on its original and rarely seen FIELD ARTILLERY CARRIAGE. GBO Sponsor; GBO Supporter; Trade Count: A Real Regular; Posts: 752; 8 Gauge breech loading signal cannon (dial up users Beware) I finished the trunnions done this weekend. Mike and Tracy F flagman1776 Premium Member Joined Jul 3, 2011 1,410 Posts He has dropped the price to $14,900 or best offer. As the original Hartley and Graham catalog states this cannon is "suitable for a 25' to 40' yacht". 8 gauge. The customer requested a Steel knob like the barrel on this Gun. 1 round. 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. They are loud and smoky because they are supposed to be. The average selling price for a signal cannon at 1stDibs is $1,825, while they're typically $650 on the low end and $76,375 for the highest priced. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. A truly unique piece and more powerful than one would think. I thought of that George, but it just isn't going to work, that pin has to retract. Thanks to Mr. Combs for sharing! Signal cannons were used aboard ship to make salutes,as adanger, and tocall attention in the View Listing, Here isan exceptional, full size,cast bronzecannon in a style that was used by both Naval and Merchant shipsin lieu of using their fighting guns for View Listing, A finely machined miniature cannon model resembling the deck guns fitted to WW I and early WW II U.S. Navy Submarines Presented is View Listing, ROYAL NAVY IRON SIGNAL CANNON GEORGE III Thissignal cannon shown above with raised and lowered barrel is a miniatureexample of those used by the Royal View Listing, Small signalcannons were generallymade in the style of the period of when they were made. The workmanship is View Listing, Victorian Cast Iron Bronze Signal Cannon Signal cannons were used aboard ship and ashore to make salutes, to warn of danger, and to attract attention View Listing, 24 POUND CONTINENTAL NAVY SHIPS Smallersize cannons such as thiswere used to signal other ships to pass orders and information, to salute other vessels in View Listing, This design is one of the rarest seen in a small sizemodel of a bronzecannon. JavaScript is disabled. Once armed, pull out the locking pin, and slide the breech up and to the left. They turned out pretty good. DISCLAIMER: TriggerCannons.com products are meant solely for recreational purposes only. is it a real Strong ? Looking good ! Made in England, the barrel is engraved in Copper Plate script, Relic of Royal George/Sunk 1782 View Listing, Made in the style of their period or replicating their larger brethren, small signalcannons were generally used on ship and on shore to View Listing, Shown above in the elevated and zero elevation. | Website by: Mary Lee Weir, Items Available for Direct Purchase on Website, Continental Navy Black Powder Signal Cannon Replica, Miniature Royal Navy Bronze Cannon on Skeleton Carriage, J J Wolfe Foundry Bronze Signal Cannon Steel Skeleton Style Carriage 1840, Large Naval Ships Signal Cannon By William Meuse, Antique Cast Iron and Bronze Barrel Victorian, Civil War 6 pound Signal Cannon on Field Carriage, Table Top Field Cannon Relic King George I Ca 1694, Antique Ships Large Bronze Signal Cannon Original Carriage, Vintage Bronze US Submarine Cannon Miniature Mint 1914, Bone Pow Style Miniature Civil War Howitzer Model, Miniature Bronze Desktop Ships Long Cannon Dated 1755, Important Cast Bronze Iron Civil War Signal Salute Cannon, Miniature Bronze Desktop George Rex Ships Cannon 1724, 17th Century Ships Bronze Swivel Gun Cannon Lantaka, Large Ships Antique Swivel Cannon Lantaka 17th Century, Bronze Colonial Ships Cannon Barrel 7in. 10 GA signal Cannon for real SAFETY. It flies everywhere and gits in every nook and cranny it can find. Out of stock. Can't wait to see that breech door come together. I saw pictures of a simular one here a few months back. Artillery brings dignity to what would otherwise be a vulgar brawl! By using our site, you agree to our collection of information through the use of cookies. Thanks, love those pix, not so much because I love the piece, which I don't, but all the stuff to critique on it! The spring slides over it and they slip into the stainless housing. It is with this integrity and legacy that we now make Strong inspired saluting and signal cannons for . 45 long colt blanks open end. Love these little giants Where have you been all my life?? I removed the "Made in Spain" and "Black Powder Only" stampings that were on the steel "Old Ironsides" barrel I have without leaving an indentation that's discernible by eye. Barrel is marked "MADE IN SPAIN". Probably made in England, the barrel has no specific markings. The products we sell are meant for recreational use only. I'm building one of these for me but I think it will get a simple naval carriage for now. When I do, and it will be soon. They are VERY LOUD and produce copious white smoke. The entire barrel is bored to the small diameter of the shell I just had to bore the end where the bulg and the rim is. NE - GOOD- in working condition, wear on working surfaces, finish 40% - 79%, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning, but may have some minor surface pitting. Thissignal cannon is View Listing, IRON FIELD CANNON MINIATURE PRICE $550.00 plus shipping to 48 States $50.00 Because of its large size, this cannon makes a great display. (Dimensions: 16" length, 8" width, 8" height, 18 lbs. The gun that really pops out on that table is the new one, that is one fine model. 0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic. Our 8-to-10-gauge conversion sleeve will allow you to use our black powder blanks for firing. If the full listing does not answer your questions, please inquire by emailing [emailprotected], Model of 1883 Gatling Cannon with Hartford, Conn. Lable Dimensions: Overall Lgth: 14 1/4 Cannon Lgth: 8 1/2 View Listing, Decorative Mortar Cannon Model Presented is a highly decorative model of a mortar. Bronze Signal Cannon Presented is an impressive bronze field signal cannon on bronze wheels and steel carriage. You can find RBG Cannons on the finest yachts, military vessels and in backyards around the world. Attachments Stronf Firearms signal 1.jpg 114.7 KB Views: 246 Stronf Firearms signal 1.jpg I went back to the lathe and set the barrel back up in the steady rest and bored the breech end out for the 8 gauge shell. Packed in zip bags, Your email address will not be published. Do your research on the electro etching thing before you buy. Surely not that test mount you have there. Wow! STAINLESS STEEL SIGNAL CANNON CANON 1 INCH BORE LOUD THUNDER MUG SALUTE TAMPING $115.00 Free shipping or Best Offer 1905 PAPER AD Winchester 10 Gauge Cannon Yacht Saluting Celebration $29.99 $4.99 shipping Gender Reveal Party Cannons Boy Girl Confetti Cannons Launcher Salute Machine $239.00 $6.00 shipping or Best Offer Customizable Colors! If the Strong had no factory markings on the muzzle, chuck it up in a lathe and face it off until the initials are gone. How about cutting the mainspring such that it stops applying force to the firing pin about .1" short of hitting the stop. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 40% - 79% gun. RIP John. One is a Strong 8 GA. on the original cast steel field carriage. Now this might be considered by many of us to be the most important figure taken from this auction site: This gun can be yours for the "Buy It Now" offer of $25,000.00, that's right folks, for just 25 grand, you can be the proud owner of this rare Strong field cannon. Winchester still makes 10 GA blank shotgun shells, for these cannons. I'll have it done this weekend. Shee's coming togather. Jessica CANNON, Staff Biostatistician | Cited by 47 | of Johnson & Johnson, So Paulo (J&J) | Read 16 publications | Contact Jessica CANNON Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. This thing is FUN!! Page created in 0.338 seconds with 49 queries. The big piece is stainless and will be polished. An exceptional very early bronze barrel, 12 gauge " Strong, New Haven" signal cannon on its original and rarely seen FIELD ARTILLERY CARRIAGE. By Appointment OnlyPalm City, FL 34990 USA, Copyright 2003-2022 by Land And Sea Collection, All Rights Reserved. Academia.edu uses cookies to personalize content, tailor ads and improve the user experience. 8 Gauge Blank. Academia.edu no longer supports Internet Explorer. They were not only intended solely for use as weapons, but were admired for their beauty. Signal cannons were used aboard ship to make salutes, to warn of danger, View Listing, PRICE$ 385.00plus $25.00shipping and handlingto 48 contiguous STATES. Made by Strong Firearms CO, New Haven Conn and sold by Henry C Squires NY. Click here for more information. Made in England, the bronze barrel isstamped,with a GR (King George I)royal crown View Listing, ANTIQUE BRONZE BARREL SIGNAL CANNON Thesignal cannon shown aboveis a miniatureexamplesimilar to the M1841, 6 Pound field gun that was used through the Civil War View Listing, DALGHREN BRONZE MINIATURE SIGNAL CANNON Civil War Era! I'm glad I'm feeling better to, Finally got these pictures cleaned up a bit for you people. The long piece is the firing pin. These cannons are hand crafted one at a time here in Connecticut. 8 Gauge breech loading signal cannon (dial up users Beware), Re: 8 Gauge breech loading signal cannon (dial up users Beware), Quote from: Powder keg on September 18, 2006, 06:02:14 PM, Quote from: Michael Az on September 19, 2006, 07:14:14 PM. DIMENSIONS: View Listing, Winchester Signal Cannon Presented is a handsome Winchester Arms Model 98, Steel and iron, Signal Cannon. How Much is a Signal Cannon? Well Done. Price is per piece. :tango_face_smile: If you jump to about 4:16 in this video, past all the swords, there are some small cannons. Every year the Combs Family gathers many generations of cannon lovers for this unique family tradition. A twin to this cannon was sold by Rock Island Auctionsfor $2450.00 on Sept 06, 2008 Copyright 2008byLand And Sea View Listing, DATED 1724 Museum Quality Presented isan exceptional, larger than normalsize, desk top,cast bronze miniature cannon replicates the type that was on the gun decks View Listing, Museum Quality Presented isan exceptionalbronze miniature cannon of the type that was on the gun decks of ships of the line during the time View Listing, Stand NOT Included Lantakaswerepopular in the East Indies starting in the 16th Century, where they were mounted on small ships as swivel guns. Existing . Stainless Steel 8 Gauge Signal Cannon with CarriageBarrel is marked "MADE IN SPAIN". Home / Cannon Blank Shells for Sale / 8 Gauge blanks. Bye the way, $800 is very close to the cost of a new, Black painted, version of this proven signal cannon. This offset hole has to be very precise because it's the pivot hole for the breech. Order your Trigger Cannon today! What are you waiting for? Have one more to get for another friend, because he thought it was AWESOME!!! Wow !., with the door handle ., thats the extra bit of class that takes it over the top. Please click through the website and see if we can make a cannon for you.. You have come to the right place if you want one of the finest 10 Gauge Black Powder Signal Cannons made in the USA. How Much is a Signal Cannon? They were also used to start yacht races. I think they would be kind of expensive to get made. This will go on the door. They were also used to start yacht View Listing. Your email address will not be published. Item Interest: Average. Unbelievably fun. 8 gauge blanks . I owned a 2 gauge on the same type carriage, but traded it off unfortunately. These cannons were generally cast in the style of the period to which they belong. They were used ashore View Listing, Iron Carronade Miniature Signal Salute Cannon Signal cannons were used aboard ship and ashoreto make salutes, to warn of danger, and to attract attention in View Listing, M 1840 6 Pound Field Cannon of the Mexican War Era. What do you think? That way the firing pin can be pushed backwards with little force when the breech is opened. It took a bit more work than I thought today. Never load projectiles into your cannon, as this can cause permanent damage. Don't forget to tell us about how the Etch O Matic works. Today, over a century later the cannon are still produced in southern Connecticut, just miles from the original Winchester factory. Discussing the auction without pointing to them is not. From the little bit I've messed with it, I am really pleased. I also have some of the firing mechanism figured out and built. Required fields are marked *. 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