NOVEMBER 2002 Issue
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The Carronade
by Cannons Online Cannon Maker Forrest Taylor
Hello, fellow artillery people: We at Cannons Online are busy at work with the start of the Christmas season. At
present, we are making the following:
Barrels/Quantity
Iron Gribeauval 6-Pounder Gun / 15
Iron Gribeauval 8 Inch Howitzers / 2
Iron 24 Pounder Gunnade / 1
Bronze 24 Pounder Mortar / 4
Bronze 12 Pounder Mountain Howitzer / 9
Bronze 2.25” Mountain Rifle / 4
Bronze 3 Pounder Lt Inf. Gun / 2
Bronze 2.75 Howitzer / 1
Bronze 4.5” Mortar / 1
Bronze Royal Mortar / 2
Bronze 10” French Mortar / 1
Wrought-iron 12 Pounder Bombard / 1
Carriages/Quantity
#2 Prairie Carriage / 2
#1 Prairie Carriage / 3
#1 Field Carriage / 1
#1 Field Limber & Ammo Box / 1
Garrison Carriage / 8
Gribeauval Gun Carriage / 7
Gribeauval Howitzer Carriage / 3
Grasshopper Carriage / 1
Congreve Rocket Cart & Launcher / 1
Congreve Rocket Limber & Tool Chest / 1
Renaissance Stock Trail Carriage / 1
U.S. 24 Pdr Mortar Bed / 4
British 4.5” Mortar Bed / 2
British Royal Mortar Bed / 1
If you see something listed above that interests you, I hope you’ll contact us. It’s very easy to add to this list. At
Cannons Online, we have great flexibility in our production facilities, and our artisans are ready to start your
cannon now. We’ll be giving you more updates several times a year on our production schedule to keep you
informed of our company’s activities.
We have a number of guns and carriages in stock now, however, that list changes day by day. I hope you’ll e-mail
us at info@cannonsonline.com and let us know what we can make for you. We wish you the happiest of holiday
seasons! FT
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Medieval Cannons
Cannons Online, Inc. makes full-scale custom artillery that rivals
the originals and spans the ages. Hand-smithed iron on our
carriages and high relief artwork on our bronze barrels prove our
versatility. From medieval hand held cannons to converted 8” inch
rifle carriages…our artisans provide collectors, museums and
reenactors with authentic reproductions at competitive prices.
Reproductions of the medieval cannons below will be available
soon.
This Howitzer is made of wrought iron or bronze. The inside
diameter is 4.5" and the outside diameter is 5.5". The 1/2 inch
refers to the thickness of the steel liner. The barrel is 36-37 inches
in length. The barrel and carriage cost $12,950 and they are one of
a kind. The Howitzer in the photograph is located at
Heeresgeschichtliches Museum/Militarwissen-schaftliches Institut,
Vienna.
This Bronze gun has a 3" bore and 3/8" steel liner. Cannons
Online, Inc. uses only cold rolled DOM liners, the safest.
The price for this barrel and carriage system is also $12,950. We
replicate these guns. Bronze gun located at Schweizerisches
Landesmuseum, Zurich
The Percussion Cannon Igniter
Experiments with percussion methods to fire cannon began in the 1820s, when the percussion system was
developed for firearms. This igniter, made sometime between 1830 and 1860, was designed to hold a metal
priming tube with a percussion cap head, which was inserted into the cannon vent.
Although effective, it was complicated to
manufacture and the simple and reliable
friction primer was adopted as the standard
ignition method.
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U.S. 24-PDR Mortar
Using the original Mordecai specifications, we use the newest state-of-the-art
computer resin pattern maker to produce our U.S. 24-PDR Mortar. Cast solid in
bronze and CNC milled inside and out…here’s the correct, full-scale, properly
bored and chambered Civil War mortar for historians and sportsmen alike.
Just $3,300 until the end-of-the-year price increase.
The Confederate 2.25 Tredegar Mountain Rifle
Made correctly and properly copper vented, Cannons Online casts this
cannon solid. Then, using the latest CNC milling and deep-boring
equipment, machines the exterior and bore to perfection. You’ve been
waiting for the Confederate 2.25 Tredegar Mountain Rifle to become
affordable. Now’s your chance to own one before the end-of-the-year
price increase!
Just $4,900! Rifling is available on the Confederate 2.25 Tredegar
Mountain Rifle...either added directly to the bronze barrel itself or with a
steel liner. $1,200.
U.S. 12-PDR Mountain Howitzer
We make our solid bronze U.S. 12-PDR Mountain Howitzer barrels with
CNC milled bores of 4.62 inches. They are properly chambered and copper
vented. With barrels in stock NOW ready for delivery, Cannons Online
produces the finish and quality that meet strict museum and government
specifications at incredible savings…and we’re passing the savings on to
you!
Just $4,900! Take advantage of this special offer before the end-of-theyear price increase!
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offer). Submit information TODAY regarding an item you wish to sell (complete description, photo, price, etc.)
to info@cannonsonline.com. Cannons Online reserves the right to modify and reject all submissions.
Cannons Online accepts no responsibility and does not endorse or verify any item offered in the classifieds.
This service is provided as a courtesy to our clients and visitors. All responsibility for sales and payment are
between the buyer and seller.
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