Anyone know what this is?

There were a few instances in history where a cannon was made from wood: Deducing by the metal straps and windings, I would guess the barrel of a primitive cannon or maybe a bomb... One question that arises to bring doubt to my own guess, is if these are originals (and rare) not a backyard reconstruction/attempt, how did you obtain them?

I've never seen one, but for either war, training of bombardiers would have logically required ordnance that wasn't live for at least two reasons: One, live ordnance was needed at the front; two, live ordnance would cost more and not be reusable. Add three; the danger of dummy bomb falling in an undesirable area because of newby error.

A picture of the ends would be nice: But since you did not post that, perhaps such an image would make identification too easy? I am curious whatever it is. :confused:
 
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O.K. I will say that NEW CAMPER is very close. This is a WWI German Wooden barreled, wire wrapped, 240 mm gas projector to fire a gas projectile. There were several types, some were buried in the ground in batteries, and some had a metal base and framework. The round end fits into a "dimpled" base plate, and it is actually standing upright on the muzzle.

Located at the Canadian Military Heritage Museum, in Brantford, Ontario
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They guy bending over Heinz is saying, quietly at first: "You what? YOU WHAT? You stupid $%#@&@*! I said to put the round end up!"

The guy he is yelling at is taking another look at the instructions.....

The guy closest to the camera is getting ready to bolt.

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I'm gonna go out on a limb here. ;) Think the lower picture here looks more like it. Check out the one in the background.


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buffdog said:
O.K. I will say that NEW CAMPER is very close. This is a WWI German Wooden barreled, wire wrapped, 240 mm gas projector to fire a gas projectile. There were several types, some were buried in the ground in batteries, and some had a metal base and framework. The round end fits into a "dimpled" base plate, and it is actually standing upright on the muzzle.

Located at the Canadian Military Heritage Museum, in Brantford, Ontario
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For something almost one hundred years old, and subjected to the abuse it no doubt encountered in the trenches, it's in remarkable condition. I would not want to be on the receiving end of that, and rendered completely useless previous to an attack... poor guys.
 
so the german equivalent of a liven's projector then? only with a smaller payload. Most folk don't know that after the germans started the use of gas warefare in ww1, the brits became MUCH better at it and used it more often. Very nice pic, never seen one before...i'll have to take a drive! thanks!
 
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