My first Cannon!!!

[outraged]

I found a cannon today!!! Well kinda....Anyone have any ideas...I found this at the site of a war of 1812 cantonment where they had an active base of operations going until 1843. I found it directly across the trail from the officers quarters (this building is still standing) I only dug this one signal...my first due to the downpour of rain but after all the research i had to try to find at least 1 signal! In any event it is the coolest thing ive found in a while!

 

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[zlathim]

Nice cannon. Thanks for sharing.

 

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[paul1410]

Very cool, outraged!

Did you have a chance to check around for related parts (wheels, etc.)?

Keep us posted.

 

[outraged]

Very cool, outraged!

Did you have a chance to check around for related parts (wheels, etc.)?

Keep us posted.

I am going to check for them tonight...I pulled out this part and ran for the car...Rain was insane!!

 

[kenb]

Fantastic find outraged!! good luck on that site. Keep us posted!!

kenb

 

[Michigan Badger]

This is the type of find that makes the hobby so much fun.

My guess would be a toy cannon.

Badger

 

[Don in SJ]

Badger is correct, it is a toy cannon and it most likely was able to be fired. I have seen several over the years found and posted on several forums. What a great find, and no doubt it probably dates to the period of the artifacts you would be finding in that area.

If you look on e-bay you will see several being offered, that were dug. Here is a website saying a bit about the toy cannons. http://www.cannon-mania.com/history.htm

Again, great find.

Don

 

[Ocaliman]

Maybe the General fielded a little person artillery unit. Small cannon w/ miniature caisson towed by Shetland ponies, perhaps??

 

[txkickergirl]

Toy firing cannon would be my guess but hey I know nada. Cool find really cool

 

[Baldingboy]

Wicked cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[outraged]

Thanks guys...I love how most everyone on this site is so kind!!!

 

[Harry_Morant]

Its probably the origin of the saying "is that a cannon in your pocket or are you just happy to see me"