My Dad and I made some miniature cannons using a lathe. I made one with a brass barrel about 12” long and we also made one with a steel barrel. I have to admit, I probably loaded the brass barreled cannon with way too much powder at times., but it has held together fine (thank heaven)! We set them up along a river and pretended we were shooting ships floating down the river!
So cool! That sounds like fun. I had the best day ever and wanted to share it with you. Today is my birthday and my wife bought me a original colt single action army made in 1882. And it's my first real colt. I still can't believe it happened.
Thanks guys and yes it is still a shooter I plan on making some light black powder loads and shooting it soon. And Dustin if you ever find your way to Las Vegas let me know I would love to have you shoot it.
People that own these often make a platform for them, so they can roll back and stop without being able to move side to side much. If you load them with 30 grains and good wadding, you will set off car alarms for half a block around. The US Navy used similar cannons as 'signal cannons'. This one is a bit smaller than a signal cannon but can still do a very loud BOOM with the proper load. BTW, it was your videos that convinced me to buy a 36 caliber Colt Navy. (Pietta) Eight months since then, and you can't even find one right now.
I have the larger .69 caliber version, they do a pretty good job on them. I do wish they would have a swab in place of the second brush, also, a limber would be an excellent addition.
U should use better ramrods, these are made mostly for looks, I to have the 69cal version, I've been debating on redoing all the hardware to the proper specs, even the ammo boxes on the axle dont at all belong on this model of carriage & the rods go under the cheeks, I've fired the full size 12pdr & have some recovered 12pdr balls. However I've never fired this one. As I collect & shoot the big stuff. CVA used to make a perfact 69cal replica of a 1841 6pdr with oak carriage & all proper hardware, I havent found one of these yet😊happy shooting
I have no interest in mini canons but I look forward to you firing this. my guess for the 20 grain charge is with that short of a barrel length more powder doesn't have time to burn. since this is a mini cannon I hope you fire at mini cans of soda. I think they are 4 oz.
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Thanks for doing this one, been considering one for a while. Thats all thats about available in black powder buy now. I'd prefer a full scale 12 pounder like my Confederate artillery ancestors used but this would work for me. Someone on another nearby farm has a full scale civil war Napoleon they shoot occasionally. Thanks again for showing this, I needed to see and hear certain things before buying, think I'm ready.
Did u ever get a cannon? If not u might consider a rifled gun as smoothbores shoot patterns, rifled guns shoot groups. In our old club smoothbores shot 100-200yds in compatition. The rifled guns start at 400yds bullseye targets, with target cars & RVs out to about 1300yds up a mountain. I managed to get a first place with my 40mm breechloader & one of my bowling ball mortars, I've ended up with two other 40mm muzzleloaders, a half scale 6pdr (1 3/4") a 1/3 scale rev. War sea service gun, & full scale ordnance & parrot rifles that share one carriage so far. They're made from surplus nave AA 3"50cal bbls. Then there's 5 mortars, 2 use bowling balls (218mm), a 70mm a 76.2mm (3") & an 81mm. They all fire with cannon locks & shotgun primers except 2 use musket caps instead. Theres also two 40mm breechloaders & a 3" breechloader under construction but I retired not to long ago so there they sit. I bought or made these so inexpensively its disgusting, the one that cost the most by far was the 3" parrott rifle bbl at $3500. It was made by an excellant gunsmith friend. He makes sharps rifles from scratch. I didnt mean to be so long winded😊
@michaelpierson7256 No, I didn't get a mini Cannon, availability and pricing was an issue then, it may have changed now. But I got a Kentucky flint lock instead. Great fun outback. I was a Confederate reenactor for many years, so I have 30+ percussion rifles and revolvers to play with still. Still want a full size piece of artillery, but the garage is full. Lol
Pricing only seems to change for the worst. My 69cal traditions mini cannon cost $495, it's about 26" long & 15" bbl & 11 1/2" wheels, it looks better than the smaller 50cal version even with the ammo boxes on the axle that's totaly wrong for this model, all the hardware is wrong but it still look cool, only my 2 full scale guns & 1 40mm cost more than that. I've never shot my flintlock 1806 58 cal rifled pistol & I've had it since the 80s, it was part of my uniform doing Rev war naval battles in north san Francisco bay on ships, the city's supplied the powder & fuze, we just had to show up with cannons, they were lashed to the ships railings, it was a real blast. Happy shooting😊
Dustin, I've thought about one of these too, but like you mentioned, I always tell myself to think about it. I guess I'm still thinking. I'm looking forward to what you do with this in your upcoming videos.
I have been wanting the .69 caliber one for ever. The Log Cabin Shop had one sitting on the counter a few years ago but I bought something else instead. Cant wait to see how yours does!
It's also hard on these weak carriages, their probably not even hardwood, I have the 69cal version. I've had more than one 40mm cannon split the carriage untill reinforced😊
Sir, are you perhaps planning to 'roll' fifty-caliber- 15/18/20 grain 'combustibles' or powder bags for operating your new cannon? Interested to learn what projectile/s you may demo, as well. What is your plan for ignition source? I can't wait to see your new video on this mini Field Piece. As always, thanks! - mkh Wild-AK
What's your mortar style, mine are 2 bowling ball, a 70mm, 76.2mm (3") & an 81mm. All WW2 style with base plate & legs, they all fire with a lanyard & shotgun primers along with my cannons, two use musket caps😊happy shooting
Every house should have at least one cannon, iv'e got 10 so far (4 are full size, 4 are 1/2 scale, 2 small ones & 2 40mm's under construction) theirs always room for more though.
you also have to remember that any charge that could result in an accident of any kind (be it an exploding barrel or simply the possibility that the recoil affects the aim of the gun) could come back to bite the manufacturers unless explicit recommended parameters are given. 😒
I have a question about the 1851 Navy. My cylinder can move back and forth and side to side a bit with the hammer down. I don’t think this is supposed to happen, but I don’t know how to fix it or what’s causing it. I can’t find any info on this issue online, any advice?
@@GunsOfTheWest It’s a Brass frame, made by EIG. The barrel, wedge, and cylinder pin aren’t loose. It’s like there is too much space between the barrel and receiver (the barrel is completely flush with the receiver) and nothing to hold the cylinder in place
@@sirboomsalot4902 Those brass frames can get loose over time because they’re softer than the steel frames. As that happens, it develops more wiggle room.
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My Dad and I made some miniature cannons using a lathe. I made one with a brass barrel about 12” long and we also made one with a steel barrel. I have to admit, I probably loaded the brass barreled cannon with way too much powder at times., but it has held together fine (thank heaven)!
We set them up along a river and pretended we were shooting ships floating down the river!
So cool! That sounds like fun. I had the best day ever and wanted to share it with you. Today is my birthday and my wife bought me a original colt single action army made in 1882. And it's my first real colt. I still can't believe it happened.
Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday!....Is it a shooter?
Wow!
Thanks guys and yes it is still a shooter I plan on making some light black powder loads and shooting it soon. And Dustin if you ever find your way to Las Vegas let me know I would love to have you shoot it.
Love them wheel guns! 🤣
No, you bought it simply to make Santee jealous!
That is sooo cool, Dusty Britches.
Thanks, Santee!
I have the 69 caliber old ironsides and it literally shakes the ground with 85 grains and a patched .678 round ball!!!
People that own these often make a platform for them, so they can roll back and stop without being able to move side to side much. If you load them with 30 grains and good wadding, you will set off car alarms for half a block around. The US Navy used similar cannons as 'signal cannons'. This one is a bit smaller than a signal cannon but can still do a very loud BOOM with the proper load. BTW, it was your videos that convinced me to buy a 36 caliber Colt Navy. (Pietta) Eight months since then, and you can't even find one right now.
I have the larger .69 caliber version, they do a pretty good job on them. I do wish they would have a swab in place of the second brush, also, a limber would be an excellent addition.
U should use better ramrods, these are made mostly for looks, I to have the 69cal version, I've been debating on redoing all the hardware to the proper specs, even the ammo boxes on the axle dont at all belong on this model of carriage & the rods go under the cheeks, I've fired the full size 12pdr & have some recovered 12pdr balls. However I've never fired this one. As I collect & shoot the big stuff. CVA used to make a perfact 69cal replica of a 1841 6pdr with oak carriage & all proper hardware, I havent found one of these yet😊happy shooting
Nice piece. I went to a Sportsman's Warehouse for the first time this week. The local one is where the old Field & Stream store was.
I bet It would look nice on a desk or a coffee table
Have same one. I put 40 grains of fffg
I have no interest in mini canons but I look forward to you firing this. my guess for the 20 grain charge is with that short of a barrel length more powder doesn't have time to burn. since this is a mini cannon I hope you fire at mini cans of soda. I think they are 4 oz.
Napoleon III, Napoleon Bonaparte's nephew, was living proof that term limits can't keep a good man down. He was the elected president of France until 1851, at which point term limits prevented him from running again. So he used the military to seize power and ruled almost 20 more years as Emperor.
Thanks for doing this one, been considering one for a while. Thats all thats about available in black powder buy now.
I'd prefer a full scale 12 pounder like my Confederate artillery ancestors used but this would work for me. Someone on another nearby farm has a full scale civil war Napoleon they shoot occasionally.
Thanks again for showing this, I needed to see and hear certain things before buying, think I'm ready.
Did u ever get a cannon? If not u might consider a rifled gun as smoothbores shoot patterns, rifled guns shoot groups. In our old club smoothbores shot 100-200yds in compatition. The rifled guns start at 400yds bullseye targets, with target cars & RVs out to about 1300yds up a mountain. I managed to get a first place with my 40mm breechloader & one of my bowling ball mortars, I've ended up with two other 40mm muzzleloaders, a half scale 6pdr (1 3/4") a 1/3 scale rev. War sea service gun, & full scale ordnance & parrot rifles that share one carriage so far. They're made from surplus nave AA 3"50cal bbls. Then there's 5 mortars, 2 use bowling balls (218mm), a 70mm a 76.2mm (3") & an 81mm. They all fire with cannon locks & shotgun primers except 2 use musket caps instead. Theres also two 40mm breechloaders & a 3" breechloader under construction but I retired not to long ago so there they sit. I bought or made these so inexpensively its disgusting, the one that cost the most by far was the 3" parrott rifle bbl at $3500. It was made by an excellant gunsmith friend. He makes sharps rifles from scratch. I didnt mean to be so long winded😊
@michaelpierson7256 No, I didn't get a mini Cannon, availability and pricing was an issue then, it may have changed now.
But I got a Kentucky flint lock instead. Great fun outback.
I was a Confederate reenactor for many years, so I have 30+ percussion rifles and revolvers to play with still.
Still want a full size piece of artillery, but the garage is full. Lol
Pricing only seems to change for the worst. My 69cal traditions mini cannon cost $495, it's about 26" long & 15" bbl & 11 1/2" wheels, it looks better than the smaller 50cal version even with the ammo boxes on the axle that's totaly wrong for this model, all the hardware is wrong but it still look cool, only my 2 full scale guns & 1 40mm cost more than that. I've never shot my flintlock 1806 58 cal rifled pistol & I've had it since the 80s, it was part of my uniform doing Rev war naval battles in north san Francisco bay on ships, the city's supplied the powder & fuze, we just had to show up with cannons, they were lashed to the ships railings, it was a real blast. Happy shooting😊
Dustin, I've thought about one of these too, but like you mentioned, I always tell myself to think about it. I guess I'm still thinking. I'm looking forward to what you do with this in your upcoming videos.
Can't wait to see the ensuing fun!
I have been wanting the .69 caliber one for ever. The Log Cabin Shop had one sitting on the counter a few years ago but I bought something else instead. Cant wait to see how yours does!
Have fun Dustin!
Imagine the fun you could have with a full sized one? lol. Thanks for sharing. Thumbs Up given.
I dont need to imagine, it's a reality, cannons & mortars. It's a real blast😊happy shooting
That's a nice little thing.
Very cool, funny how if I also wonder around Sportsman's the same thing happened to me. I bought another black powder revolver.
Nice! My guess on the 20 grains max-load is to protect themselves from being sued by idiots.
It's also hard on these weak carriages, their probably not even hardwood, I have the 69cal version. I've had more than one 40mm cannon split the carriage untill reinforced😊
I purchased a Colt Walker from uberti, and I was wondering where I could find a cross draw holster for it
Sir, are you perhaps planning to 'roll' fifty-caliber- 15/18/20 grain 'combustibles' or powder bags for operating your new cannon? Interested to learn what projectile/s you may demo, as well. What is your plan for ignition source? I can't wait to see your new video on this mini Field Piece. As always, thanks! - mkh Wild-AK
I've always thought about making my own. I have a mortar I made in high school but have never shot it. Can't wait until you fire it.
What's your mortar style, mine are 2 bowling ball, a 70mm, 76.2mm (3") & an 81mm. All WW2 style with base plate & legs, they all fire with a lanyard & shotgun primers along with my cannons, two use musket caps😊happy shooting
Every house should have at least one cannon, iv'e got 10 so far (4 are full size, 4 are 1/2 scale, 2 small ones & 2 40mm's under construction) theirs always room for more though.
It's kinda like when you buy a Pietta .44 and the instructions says max load 18 grains. Yeah right! I'd load 50 grains in that thing, but I'm nuts!
That looks awesome
you also have to remember that any charge that could result in an accident of any kind (be it an exploding barrel or simply the possibility that the recoil affects the aim of the gun) could come back to bite the manufacturers unless explicit recommended parameters are given. 😒
..preparing for ellection day? ;-) Nice piece! Lucky man!
es muy bonito , bella pieza de coleccion . un saludo desde españa
es para mi uno de los cañones mas bonitos que hay el dahlgren 1861
That's cool. But we all know trebuchets are superior.
So, Dustin, Where do you get this stuff?
I bought this at Sportsman’s Warehouse in Midvale, Utah.
@@GunsOfTheWest Ok, cool 👌
I have a question about the 1851 Navy. My cylinder can move back and forth and side to side a bit with the hammer down. I don’t think this is supposed to happen, but I don’t know how to fix it or what’s causing it. I can’t find any info on this issue online, any advice?
Is the frame brass or steel? Also, you can try driving the wedge in a little farther if it will let you.
@@GunsOfTheWest It’s a Brass frame, made by EIG. The barrel, wedge, and cylinder pin aren’t loose. It’s like there is too much space between the barrel and receiver (the barrel is completely flush with the receiver) and nothing to hold the cylinder in place
@@sirboomsalot4902 Those brass frames can get loose over time because they’re softer than the steel frames. As that happens, it develops more wiggle room.
@@GunsOfTheWest Ok, thanks! Any potential fixes? If not, could it be safe to shoot (though I doubt it)”
@@GunsOfTheWest Actually, upon further inspection I don’t think my cylinder stop is working
The carbonated bandits wont stand a chance.
Nice
Lucky
Where can I find it bro...i am from Vietnam