17" Civil War Carbide Field Cannon


Item Number: 312

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $160

Online Close: Mar 6, 2015 9:00 PM EST

Bid History: 5 bids - Item Sold!

Description

Big Bang!!!


Carbide Industries LLC is a locally owned and operated company, and is currently the largest calcium carbide producer in the world.  This civil war replica cannon actually fires using calcium carbide made from Carbide Industries furnace here in Louisville! 


Includes a live demonstration of how to fire the cannons, including safety instructions, provided by John Gant of Carbide Industries LLC.


Model 10FC  Features automatic charger firing mechanism for rapid, multiple firing. Made of cast iron and sheet metal. Introduced in 1935. (17"L x 7"W x 7"H, 4 lbs.) Cannons manufactured by Conestoga Big Bang Cannons, calcium carbide manufactured by Carbide Industries LLC.

Special Instructions

This item will have to be shipped or picked up by the winner at the JA office in Louisville, KY.  Please allow two to three weeks for delivery.


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Carbide Industries LLC