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I have been pondering the idea of having a full-size replica cannon in my front yard (out in the country). Something circa civil war times. It doesn't need to be functional - think of it as art. Any ideas on where to find such a monstrosity?

Just so happens I saw this earlier today on Texas Gun Trader.
Not a "full size" cannon, but apparently it goes bang!

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That looks like so much fun! You see the cannon flip when fired in the video.

AlaskanInTexas wrote:I have been pondering the idea of having a full-size replica cannon in my front yard (out in the country). Something circa civil war times. It doesn't need to be functional - think of it as art. Any ideas on where to find such a monstrosity?

Send an email to Colonel Bubbie's http://www.colbubbie.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

hmmm, think my HOA would agree?

One of the best is probably Steen Canons out of Kentucky but expect to pay at least $10,000 for gun and carriage.
http://steencannons.com/cannons/

Depending upon your skills you could just get the barrel and build the rest. It's the cheaper of the two parts.

I think there's an old one down in Hutto.

Replica cannon are expensive, Steen as previously posted is a great source. Why not build your own? I helped a friend build a non-firing display replica out of painted thick wall pvc, and scrap wood, closet rod and galvanized sheet steel. Took a couple of weekend and about $200.00.

You mean like this?

AlaskanInTexas wrote:I have been pondering the idea of having a full-size replica cannon in my front yard (out in the country). Something circa civil war times. It doesn't need to be functional - think of it as art. Any ideas on where to find such a monstrosity?

I saw one on Craig's List recently...

Just tell the government your in a drug cartel, they'd prolly sell you one.

Although it is not a full size replica, Academy does sell a mini cannon kit.
http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/store ... N=39632048

I have a .78 Napoleon III cannon replica. It goes bang AND punches holes. Not for sale though. About 1/3 scale I think.

Edited to add scale.