Need help identifying a cannon found in a river

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We found this cannon in a river and we hope to identify it, is it civil war era or napoleonic? Was it in a battle or on a merchant ship, as yet there are no markings but im waiting for the FLO to get in touch so i dont want to clean it too much, any help will be appreciated
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We found this cannon in a river and we hope to identify it, is it civil war era or napoleonic? Was it in a battle or on a merchant ship, as yet there are no markings but im waiting for the FLO to get in touch so i dont want to clean it too much, any help will be appreciated
Um, I don’t think you’re a “Tenderfoot” anymore! That is just AMAZING!!
 

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davidsonikjordan

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If it came out of water it probably should be kept sumerged until it can be treated to prevent flaking and metal loss.
If it came out of water it probably should be kept sumerged until it can be treated to prevent flaking and metal loss.
Thank you, i was told if i submerged it in clean water it would do more damage, if it was kept in the same silt and mud then it be more beneficial
 

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I am with ARCd on this Banner FIND !!! I also vote Banner FIND !!
How did you happen to find it ?
 

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