Antique Cannon (Estate Sale find)

[Al D]

I stand corrected, I researched some history on cannon manufacture around the civil war and was amazed to discover that cannon were indeed made of cast iron.

it’s OK to be wrong....as long as you own it

 

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[Mackaydon]

AARC,
You might enjoy looking at two guns I sold through Heritage Auctions:
https://historical.ha.com/itm/long-...ch-compagnie-d-occident-c-1717/a/6073-33058.s
and
https://historical.ha.com/itm/long-...ch-compagnie-d-occident-c-1717/a/6073-33059.s
Don.......

 

[Smithbrown]

They are indeed beauties. Thank you for sharing them with us.

 

[ARC]

AARC,
You might enjoy looking at two guns I sold through Heritage Auctions:
https://historical.ha.com/itm/long-...ch-compagnie-d-occident-c-1717/a/6073-33058.s
and
https://historical.ha.com/itm/long-...ch-compagnie-d-occident-c-1717/a/6073-33059.s
Don.......

Yes agreed... thanks for sharing those butes... that breech is SUPER cool.

 

[Terry Soloman]

 

[Force_of_Iron]

Someone needs a hug, it seems like he's a bit edgy. I'm the first in the thread to be called an idiot for being correct on all counts. I'm not crying about it, but three pages of angst latter we still have to endure the thrashing emotional dreck of mine is bigger.

This site needs more fun and enjoyment of our hobbies and less ego validation.

 

[Smithbrown]

Of course historically cannon were not made in two-part moulds; they were made in one-part moulds. You can see 18th century paintings of them here: https://janverbruggen.com/the-foundry-drawings-2/

And cannon were made from wrought iron, cast iron or bronze. Sometimes using more than one of those materials. It's quite complicated.

 

[ARC]

Of course historically cannon were not made in two-part moulds; they were made in one-part moulds. You can see 18th century paintings of them here: https://janverbruggen.com/the-foundry-drawings-2/

And cannon were made from wrought iron, cast iron or bronze. Sometimes using more than one of those materials. It's quite complicated.

Your link is to SOME of those drawings... the one I THINK you are referring to shows the bore process.

 

[ARC]

Someone needs a hug, it seems like he's a bit edgy. I'm the first in the thread to be called an idiot for being correct on all counts. I'm not crying about it, but three pages of angst latter we still have to endure the thrashing emotional dreck of mine is bigger.

This site needs more fun and enjoyment of our hobbies and less ego validation.

IF you arerefering to me... heh

First off no one called anyone an idiot... secondly no one even refered to YOUR post,

And if "edgy" applies to being hungover... then guilty as charged... deal with it,

PS... change your settings so you SEE ONE page. heh

 

[Smithbrown]

No I am talking about the moulds- they are included- big 13 inch sea service mortars. https://janverbruggen.com/the-foundry-drawings-2/#jp-carousel-42

I do know the difference between boring and casting.

 

[ARC]

Confucius say... Never mix three alcohol's with three women and expect not be a bit edgy the next day... even if it was a really good time.

 

[Smithbrown]

This one has a nice view of the strickle board behind it. https://janverbruggen.com/the-foundry-drawings-2/#jp-carousel-41

 

[ARC]

No I am talking about the moulds- they are included- big 13 inch sea service mortars. https://janverbruggen.com/the-foundry-drawings-2/#jp-carousel-42

I do know the difference between boring and casting.

Ok... Which one (first second etc) are you referring to ?

 

[ARC]

This one has a nice view of the strickle board behind it. https://janverbruggen.com/the-foundry-drawings-2/#jp-carousel-41

I see nothing that suggests anything more than the heated finishing process... possibly... IMO... an annealing / finishing process.

The piece (mortar) is finished.

 

[Smithbrown]

You really don't recognize a mould when you see it?

 

[Smithbrown]

Drawings 20, 21, 22... Those are moulds....

 

[Smithbrown]

and show me where the two part mould is in the engraving you have just posted?

 

[Smithbrown]

We would call it a furnace. But we are talking about moulds.

 

[ARC]

We would call it a furnace. But we are talking about moulds.

Agreed... furnace. heh

Bah tomato tomahto.

 

[ARC]

Oh and whats this "we" ?

IS there more than one of you ? OR

You got a mouse in your pocket ?