A swivel cannon For comment

Cerjak · 14th November 2019, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Cerjak

Dear Fernando.
the cannon has a very deep patina and it is difficult to be certain if it's iron or bronze.

You can try with a magnet

Exact it is the easier way to determinate if it is or not Iron.

Will M · 14th November 2019, 03:35 PM

I would think originally it had a flintlock mechanism. The wood appears to be later without a way to mount a mechanism.

Cerjak · 14th November 2019, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Will M

I would think originally it had a flintlock mechanism. The wood appears to be later without a way to mount a mechanism.

yes it could be a possibility

Cerjak · 14th November 2019, 05:25 PM

It is a Iron barrel .

thinreadline · 14th November 2019, 11:03 PM

the touch hole is identical to that on my Indian wall gun

Fernando K · 15th November 2019, 12:03 AM

Hi Cerjak

In my modest opinion, and if you want to continue the research, it could be determined through a study, if the barrel has been formed by forging, or by function, that is, if it is wrought iron or cast iron. I think it's with X-rays

Affectionately

kronckew · 15th November 2019, 07:44 AM

I note a set of fixed front and rear sights. They look like they are shorter than the band that is around the barrel to fit the trunnions and swivel pin. It does make me think it's a repurposed musket.

Also, what is that smaller diameter pin forward of the main swivel pin supposed to do? looks like it would prevent swivelling or downward elevations.

14th November 2019, 03:35 PM	#2
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 390	I would think originally it had a flintlock mechanism. The wood appears to be later without a way to mount a mechanism.

14th November 2019, 05:25 PM	#4
Cerjak Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: FRANCE Posts: 1,064	It is a Iron barrel .

14th November 2019, 11:03 PM	#5
thinreadline Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wirral Posts: 1,204	the touch hole is identical to that on my Indian wall gun

15th November 2019, 12:03 AM	#6
Fernando K Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 664	Hi Cerjak In my modest opinion, and if you want to continue the research, it could be determined through a study, if the barrel has been formed by forging, or by function, that is, if it is wrought iron or cast iron. I think it's with X-rays Affectionately

15th November 2019, 07:44 AM	#7
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,152	I note a set of fixed front and rear sights. They look like they are shorter than the band that is around the barrel to fit the trunnions and swivel pin. It does make me think it's a repurposed musket. Also, what is that smaller diameter pin forward of the main swivel pin supposed to do? looks like it would prevent swivelling or downward elevations.