finished another cannon!

[beergut]

another north american cannon completed!
3rd one I've completed this year. this one took me about 3 months (part-time)
crafted with a 2A theme in support of the 2nd Amendment
over 50 individual parts- all but 12 are handmade.

details:

barrel = C360 brass, 14" x 3.75" with a 2" bore.
8 gauge dovetailed breech-loader / firing pin with manually operated hinged brass hammer, 1.25" brass trunnion blocks & trunnions with stainless trunnion tension thumb screws and featuring a serial # "bullet" inlay.

carriage = solid maple carriage, wheels and truss. port side featuring 2nd Amendment quote inlay with Commemorative Minuteman copper coin. Port side wheel inlay quote "SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED" in a 4-spoke wheel. starboard side featuring an engraved "ghost" flag, a commemorative 2nd Amendment copper coin and a wheel inlay quote "RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS" in a 4-spoke wheel. both rear wheels feature the greek phrase "MOLON LABE" (come and take them)

3/4" brass axle with stainless accents. overall weight is about 35-40 lbs.

here's an 8 sec viddy of the first test shot- was flawless and rattled the windows! turn your volume up!

 

[Broc]

That looks awesome!!!

 

[greencobra]

That looks awesome!!!

sounds awesome too. that puppy can bark!

 

[greencobra]

mr. @beergut , was that a Juneteenth salute?

 

[beergut]

mr. @beergut , was that a Juneteenth salute?

lol- more of a "father's day" salute

 

[beergut]

the audio doesn't capture the blast at all- my ears were ringing even with the ear muffs lol.
the 8ga shell and 2" bore really throws a low frequency thunderous crack that you feel through your chest! it's 2x louder than a 12 ga!

 

[June4th]

The workmanship looks marvelous!

 

[boilermaker]

What is the range of this cannon?

 

[Caveman]

That is gorgeous! Amazing work and attention to detail. Nicely done!!

 

[Spicolii]

No body needs a canon. You weren't allowed to own that when the second amendment was written.


Was that a kit? Where do I get one?

 

[beergut]

What is the range of this cannon?

Well, as the business owner making & selling them working from a home shop- and keeping liability & legal issues in mind, and keeping in tune with all the disclaimers / warnings on my cannon website- I can't say what the distance you'd get with a projectile- like a golf ball would be ...... but I can say I was told by a complete stranger once that he knew a person who attended a beach party where one of the guests claimed to have launched a golf ball across the water and hit the shore nearly a mile away.

 

[beergut]

No body needs a canon. You weren't allowed to own that when the second amendment was written.


Was that a kit? Where do I get one?

no sir- i build them by hand. this one is available... I will send you a private message.
I'm in the process of registering for a Dealer account here at NES- but don't want to break any forum rules by posting items for sale yet-

 

[Ranger007]

another north american cannon completed!
3rd one I've completed this year. this one took me about 3 months (part-time)
crafted with a 2A theme in support of the 2nd Amendment
over 50 individual parts- all but 12 are handmade.

details:

barrel = C360 brass, 14" x 3.75" with a 2" bore.
8 gauge dovetailed breech-loader / firing pin with manually operated hinged brass hammer, 1.25" brass trunnion blocks & trunnions with stainless trunnion tension thumb screws and featuring a serial # "bullet" inlay.

carriage = solid maple carriage, wheels and truss. port side featuring 2nd Amendment quote inlay with Commemorative Minuteman copper coin. Port side wheel inlay quote "SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED" in a 4-spoke wheel. starboard side featuring an engraved "ghost" flag, a commemorative 2nd Amendment copper coin and a wheel inlay quote "RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS" in a 4-spoke wheel. both rear wheels feature the greek phrase "MOLON LABE" (come and take them)

3/4" brass axle with stainless accents. overall weight is about 35-40 lbs.

here's an 8 sec viddy of the first test shot- was flawless and rattled the windows! turn your volume up!

I am in for 1, exactly the same.

 

[BigEd]

Nice !!

 

[Brad.in.IL]

lol- more of a "father's day" salute

Fourteen more and you could be the "concussionist" for an outdoor performance of The 1812 Overture !!!

 

[cams]

Absolutely gorgeous work OP. That’s some pure talented handiwork right there.

 

[rosco61]

What is the range of this cannon?

40 Watt range

 

[Big Duke Six]

Beautiful!

 

[MGnoob]

I like… kinda wish I had a cannon to leave outside on the farm… Avoid having to transport it.

My neighbors would love that.. Perfect excuse to get my Cannonier’s license

 

[beergut]

I like… kinda wish I had a cannon to leave outside on the farm… Avoid having to transport it.

My neighbors would love that.. Perfect excuse to get my Cannonier’s license

cannonier's license not required to own / fire this

 

[Maxrobot]

Steen Cannons

Steen Cannons is one of the largest Canon & Ordnance suppliers on the East Coast. Providing replica of cannons from all periods of history.

www.steencannons.com

 

[beergut]

Steen Cannons

Steen Cannons is one of the largest Canon & Ordnance suppliers on the East Coast. Providing replica of cannons from all periods of history.

www.steencannons.com

I admire these classic cannon builders- they really nail authentic detail and create some nice pieces. steen builds full scale replicas- i build 1/4 scale contemporary "salute" cannons. the largest I've built so far is this Italian "remembrance" cannon i did in honor of my Italian grandparents. it's a good 100 lbs, the barrel is about 20" long x 5" wide at the trunnions- 1 5/8" bore with walnut carriage, Italian silver coin inlay at the muzzle and center of barrel (coins dated with their birth dates) i have some minor details to finish on it and some engraving to do on the barrel still... i made the mistake of lighting this on my deck- 7' from the railing, and it still blew apart and splintered 2 balusters with just the pressure wave! (yeah, wife was NOT amused) this is about the largest I can make with my 1340 lathe and mill.

 

[MGnoob]

cannonier's license not required to own / fire this

Is it because it’s in a 8 gauge? Sounds more and more appealing every time I read about it and look at it

 

[beergut]

Is it because it’s in a 8 gauge? Sounds more and more appealing every time I read about it and look at it

I should clarify- the ATF does not require you to have any license to buy or fire a salute cannon per 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(3): (3) - the words "salute" or "signal" are very relevent terms here- terms that identify the cannon as a small-scale replica that's not commercially made to fire projectiles. i spell it out here on my legal page- https://northamericancannon.com/legal - that being said, states can impose their own regulations beyond that of the ATF. but there's quite a spread of product under "cannon" - if memory serves me correct- (i'll need to verify this) a cannonier's license is required when you plan on firing projectiles or when recreating large reenactments and using large scale cannons. I live in Nh, where things are a bit more lose but I don't believe any state requires any license to buy or fire (non-projectile) a signal / salute cannon. I had to file for my class 7 FFL (firearms manufacturer license) to make and sell breech loading cannons that accepts commercially available cartridges and loads via breech with a firing pin. So, your state may require a license to buy the shells. if I had simply made a muzzle-loading cannon with fuse breech, no FFL required. Was actually funny- when the ATF field agent came to my house for the initial inspection (she covers mass and nh) she was even unsure of the legalities of making a breech loading cannon. we had to do some research. In any case- on a state level, I don't believe you need any special license to fire a signal cannon (sans projectile) and aside from following noise regulations in your town, I don't even have to do a background check if you buy one... If I'm wrong, please correct me. I cherish any knowledge i come across in regards to this subject.

 

[Penniepup1]

Excellent!

 

[MGnoob]

I should clarify- the ATF does not require you to have any license to buy or fire a salute cannon per 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(3): (3) - the words "salute" or "signal" are very relevent terms here- terms that identify the cannon as a small-scale replica that's not commercially made to fire projectiles. i spell it out here on my legal page- https://northamericancannon.com/legal - that being said, states can impose their own regulations beyond that of the ATF. but there's quite a spread of product under "cannon" - if memory serves me correct- (i'll need to verify this) a cannonier's license is required when you plan on firing projectiles or when recreating large reenactments and using large scale cannons. I live in Nh, where things are a bit more lose but I don't believe any state requires any license to buy or fire (non-projectile) a signal / salute cannon. I had to file for my class 7 FFL (firearms manufacturer license) to make and sell breech loading cannons that accepts commercially available cartridges and loads via breech with a firing pin. So, your state may require a license to buy the shells. if I had simply made a muzzle-loading cannon with fuse breech, no FFL required. Was actually funny- when the ATF field agent came to my house for the initial inspection (she covers mass and nh) she was even unsure of the legalities of making a breech loading cannon. we had to do some research. In any case- on a state level, I don't believe you need any special license to fire a signal cannon (sans projectile) and aside from following noise regulations in your town, I don't even have to do a background check if you buy one... If I'm wrong, please correct me. I cherish any knowledge i come across in regards to this subject.

Thanks I’ll check out your page… I think my question at this point would be what’s makes a cannon not a destructive device under federal law.. Maybe because it’s not a handheld weapon? I have to look into it it’s been years either way you’re doing some really cool stuff.

If I had a Cannon I definitely be shooting projectiles

 

[MGnoob]

Definitely check out as webpage it’s cool

 

[Picton]

I should clarify- the ATF does not require you to have any license to buy or fire a salute cannon per 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(3): (3) - the words "salute" or "signal" are very relevent terms here- terms that identify the cannon as a small-scale replica that's not commercially made to fire projectiles. i spell it out here on my legal page- https://northamericancannon.com/legal - that being said, states can impose their own regulations beyond that of the ATF. but there's quite a spread of product under "cannon" - if memory serves me correct- (i'll need to verify this) a cannonier's license is required when you plan on firing projectiles or when recreating large reenactments and using large scale cannons. I live in Nh, where things are a bit more lose but I don't believe any state requires any license to buy or fire (non-projectile) a signal / salute cannon. I had to file for my class 7 FFL (firearms manufacturer license) to make and sell breech loading cannons that accepts commercially available cartridges and loads via breech with a firing pin. So, your state may require a license to buy the shells. if I had simply made a muzzle-loading cannon with fuse breech, no FFL required. Was actually funny- when the ATF field agent came to my house for the initial inspection (she covers mass and nh) she was even unsure of the legalities of making a breech loading cannon. we had to do some research. In any case- on a state level, I don't believe you need any special license to fire a signal cannon (sans projectile) and aside from following noise regulations in your town, I don't even have to do a background check if you buy one... If I'm wrong, please correct me. I cherish any knowledge i come across in regards to this subject.

I love that stainless swivel gun you make. Really beautiful work.

 

[beergut]

Thanks I’ll check out your page… I think my question at this point would be what’s makes a cannon not a destructive device under federal law.. Maybe because it’s not a handheld weapon? I have to look into it it’s been years either way you’re doing some really cool stuff.

If I had a Cannon I definitely be shooting projectiles

under 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(3): (3) salute cannons are a signaling device, not a destructive device.

 

[MGnoob]

under 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(3): (3) salute cannons are a signaling device, not a destructive device.

Like I said if I’m shooting a cannon it’s going to have projectiles… Not a big deal if I just have to pay $200 tax