CANNON FIRING: Navy Breechloading Rifle

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John and Ed test-fire the Navy 3-Inch Breechloading Rifle made in 1879. These are the first firings since the gun was restored.

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[cannonmn]

Look up "friction primer." We stick one of those expendable items in the cannon's vent before each shot. The lanyard pull ignites friction explosive in it, which ignites the black powder in the brass tube body of the primer.. Watch closely, you'll see it.

[TrumpetHero11]

isnt that called a hotchkiss gun?

[cannonmn]

No.

[cannonmn]

Find other collectors or cannon shooters and let them know you are intested. Most cannons sell privately from one individual to someone they know. Some sell at auctions. They are not easy to find. My company buys and sells them, original tubes only. Customers make their own carriages or have them made.

[tjthemadman]

Ok thanks for answering. You can make black powder by using potassium nitrate sulfer and charcoal. Make sure you get the porportions correct

[cannonmn]

Thanks. Have you tried making GOOD black powder of the proper granulation for what you want to shoot? If you can do it, more power to ya, I'll keep buying mine.

[pizarovic]

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[c9h18o6]

tjôta!!!

[darkarchon777]

how does the firing mechanism work

[SharpsShootist]

Very nice gun, wish i had one.

Keep on firing, i like your vids very much.

Greetz from germany

[Harmon7070]

THIS IS SOOOOOOOOO COOL!!!

[raceygofast]

This realy is neat. Where do you find something like this? Thanks for posting.