Hey everyone, I'm Abe's friend that found the cannon and Mass cent. Gotta tell you guys what you probably already know - Abe's a class act and a heckuva detectorist! I'd primarily been a beach guy with my CZ-21 and parks with the Prizm V until I read his posts about the T2SE when I was thinking about getting a new land machine. He's thoroughly impressed me with his knowledge about researching, detecting, history and the T2. He and I share the same ability to get ourselves into sticky situations, and luckily the ability to get out of them too...
Thank you to all for your input! The post with a link to a blown up cannon was beyond awesome. Greylock can you please post a pic of the mill cannon you found here? I'd love to see that pic, plus pics of any other small cannons that folks have found. I don't consider that a thread hijack - I consider it a great collection of cannon pics. I will measure it tonight when I get home from work and post the dimensions. My goal is to understand the history behind this cannon and see a picture of the wooden mount so I can create/carve a replica for display.
Does anyone have a recommendation on cleaning (don't do it, do it, and if yes then recommendations)? I have only rinsed with water to clear the barrel and fuse hole, and light wash of the exterior. My instincts tell me to leave it as is (and part says that I've already done too much cleaning) but I'd like to hear your thoughts. Again, thank you everyone for your thoughts!
