9" Civil War Carbide Field Cannon
Item Number: 313
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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 6F Single-shot breech loading cannon. Ammunition storage is in rear of drag beam. Made of all cast iron. Introduced in 1929. (9"L x 3 1/2"W x 3 1/2"H, 2 1/3 lbs. 105dB) 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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