Trying to find some info on a small "Bruiser" cannon

[nightryder87]

Hi all! Purchased this cannon today from a local estate and we have tried to find some information on this cannon but we cannot find any. It is marked Bruiser on the back sides of the legs. The cannon measures 22 inches from the front end of the barrel to the very back of the arms. The barrel itself measures just over 15 inches long. Any info or help on where to look or any idea on what the value would be on something like this would be appreciated!

 

[Mackaydon]

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Don in SoCal

 

[nightryder87]

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Don in SoCal

Already did, that is the estate it was purchased it from. They had it marked as Civil War and had no other information on it unfortunately. Just hoping someone may have seen one before and have more info on it or who and where it was made.

 

[ToddsPoint]

Cool cannon! I have a small homemade one I bring out on the 4th of July. Get a can of 2F black powder, cannon fuse, and some pink attic insulation for wadding. The pink insulation burns up when you fire it and doesn’t leave a mess.

 

[ConceptualizedNetherlandr]

Cool cannon! I have a small homemade one I bring out on the 4th of July. Get a can of 2F black powder, cannon fuse, and some pink attic insulation for wadding. The pink insulation burns up when you fire it and doesn’t leave a mess.

Fiberglass burns? There has to be some bits in the air to breathe?

 

[ConceptualizedNetherlandr]

AI says this: Owning a functional cannon is legal in the United States, but it requires a federal Destructive Device permit due to regulations under the National Firearms Act. Additionally, state and local laws may impose further restrictions, so it's important to check those as well.

 

[ToddsPoint]

AI says this: Owning a functional cannon is legal in the United States, but it requires a federal Destructive Device permit due to regulations under the National Firearms Act. Additionally, state and local laws may impose further restrictions, so it's important to check those as well.

The NFA covers black powder cannons? I don’t think so!

 

[DizzyDigger]

I'm certainly not a cannon expert, but my guess is that it's some type of
reproduction. Is "Bruiser" the only marking or stamp you can find?

Wondering if it's manufacturing info has been painted over....

 

[ConceptualizedNetherlandr]

The NFA covers black powder cannons? I don’t think so!

We are not sure what this is. Is it functional? How old is it? Most likely a Destructive Device by definition, unless there is some sporting purpose.

My guess is that is was not ever a functional unit. At least not by original design. Needs a close inspection.

 

[ConceptualizedNetherlandr]

Prolly photo magic trick. Cotter pin? screws holing down the strap? Nothing of real scale to compare. We have an edit. what was the original post? something about a weight?