Mini Cannon

[jsharmon7]

I saw some videos of mini cannons online and one is now on my "must have" list. Does anyone have one of these? If so, what information can you give about them? Does anyone sell them locally or is it online only? If you're unfamiliar with what I'm referring to, here is a link to an online dealer:

Dixie Gun Works muzzleloading, blackpowder and rare antique gun supplies.

 

[Bisley Man]

Good luck finding a holster for that!

 

[jsharmon7]

Good luck finding a holster for that!

Actually I was going to tie a string to it and pull it behind me. Bad guys: watch your ankles!

 

[Bisley Man]

Actually I was going to tie a string to it and pull it behind me. Bad guys: watch your ankles!

 

[Indiana Heathen]

I like big cannons like this one.
I think I like the it shakes up my insides when it fires.

YouTube - Big Cannon At Knob Creek

 

[Claddagh]

They (Dixie) used to sell a sundial which was set up to "automatically" fire a salute from a miniature cannon at noon. It had a magnifying glass focused on the touchhole to ignite it. Always thought those were cool, in a weird sort of way, although I'm doubtfull that my neighbors would've appreciated it much :-)

 

[Seancass]

Why would you get the little one? The big one is the same price(for just the barrel) and you could find/build the other parts. Then you'd have a real cannon. I think you can get them in golfball or soup can bores. Both would be more fun that a dinky little .50.

 

[RachelMarie]

I like big cannons like this one.
I think I like the it shakes up my insides when it fires.

YouTube - Big Cannon At Knob Creek

I've never been around when something like that fired but boy do I WANT to. FULL OF WIN!

 

[kboom524]

South Bend Replicas, Inc. Catalog of Antique / Replica Ordnance - Home Page - Antique Civil War artillery reproductions. Replicas including cannons, muzzleloading artillery, antique cannon reproductions, antique cannon replicas, muzzleloading ordnanc

I got my cannon from South Bend Replicas. Bought the barrel and made the mount myself. They make high quality cannons from minatures up to full size. I got the 1/3 scale 10 lb parrot barrel with a 1 inch bore, and have had alot of fun with it. Ordered it over the phone and then drove up there to pick it up. Great folks, very friendly, even gave me a small tour of their shop.

 

[Whosyer]

A cannon is definitely on my "gotta have" list. Ever since I read where they shot Hunter S Thompsons ashes from one at his wake, I've told the wife that's the way I want to be sent off.
(of course, I'm in no hurry)

 

[Protest]

What are the laws for fully operating cannons in Indiana?

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

Do NOT point them at the neighbors' chickens. That's all I'm a gonna say. Chicken soup, chicken noodles, fried chicken bits...

 

[Cemetery-man]

Make sure you're clear of the house! A friend of mine shot his too close to his house, just outside his garage door, and the percussion blew off a bunch of the facia and soffit from that side. It was GREAT though and we repeated it several times.

 

[OAK]

What are the laws for fully operating cannons in Indiana?

You must be 18yrs or older.

Muzzle-loading cannons are exempt since the law draws no distinction between the size of the muzzle-loading firearms; thus it is legal for a civilian to build muzzle-loading rifles, pistols, cannons and mortars with no paperwork.

 

[gunrunner0]

I have what I would classify as a mini cannon, it's like .41 caliber, it has an 8" barrel I believe. It's a ton of fun I found mine at garage sale by accident. A word of caution though, the little wooden carriage they come with is a hazard because I either loaded more powder into it than I was supposed to or it just wasnt designed well. What I'm trying to get at is dont stand behind the cannon when you touch it off.

 

[84VETTE]

I have a CVA mini canon kit that I have yet to build, it's .45 cal. I guess I'm gonna have to get around to putting it together now.

 

[kludge]

I've been jonesing for a golf ball cannon for a long time.

 

[CountryBoy19]

A machinist that I know has one that he made from a kit years ago. You bought the kit and they were all rough castings, you did the machine work and finished it etc. He said it was fun to shoot but the novelty wore off quickly. It is now a display piece in his office at work.

 

[Ricnzak]

Man now I NEED a cannon! This website is a bad influence for me.