Miniature cannons I gave my groomsmen

[Loki610]

Thought some of you might appreciate these!
I ordered all these online got 6 in total and I think they came to $34 each. Got 1 for myself (needed engraving practice on aluminum) 1 for each of the guys plus one for the father in law.

Engraved our monogram on one side LM

Small Valknut on the bottom

I designed monograms for each of them. mines the black one on the right.

Whats included with each cannon. .30cal steel ball bearings, some tokarev cast bullets, vial of 1" fuse, small container of FFF pyrodex, aluminum ram rod.

Packed into small wooden treasure chests from the Dollar store.

All packed up and ready to go. Gave them out at the bachelor party where we went camping/half assed bear hunting

The engraving tools I used. Most came from my grandfather and some came from his father, some of them are handforged.

No action pictures unfortunately, we were having too much fun to stop for pictures. As the best man found out make sure to put the cap back on the powder jar before lighting the fuse!

 

[Buck Futter]

Holy crap! I heard about these... Cool as F###!

Sounds like you had a great time.

Congratulations on your nuptials!

 

[fenceline]

Haha. Went fwoomph?

Awesome idea! Unique, and way more original that "another" flask, money clip or stein.

 

[jpc]

Great and an original idea

 

[bydabeav]

Can you share where you ordered these from, perhaps shoot me a PM?

Thanks

 

[paisley70]

These look like serious old-school weapons. Definitely food for thought. I already own several "hand cannons", but these look like they could break your wrist.

 

[Loki610]

Haha. Went fwoomph?

Awesome idea! Unique, and way more original that "another" flask, money clip or stein.

Yeah I heard a whooosh and saw the 20 foot column of flame coming off the table. Luckily he was outdoors!

 

[jacoblombardo]

Can you share where you ordered these from, perhaps shoot me a PM?

Thanks

Yes please just share on here where you got it on here!

So cool!

 

[Loki610]

Can you share where you ordered these from, perhaps shoot me a PM?

Thanks

it was a place called pocket cannons, I just googled them and now I see nothing so it might take some detective work.

 

[armilaria]

Yes please just share on here where you got it on here!

So cool!

I to would like to know.

 

[stralia]

I found these on line. Super cool gift idea!

http//www.pocketartillery.com/

 

[stralia]

Double post

 

[Loki610]

http://www.pocketcannons.com/

 

[Gotrek]

these are from miniartillery.com I believe.

the pocket artillery ones only shoot 6mm bb's

 

[Loki610]

It took me a few tries to get these to work properly. I found 1/8 tsp was about the most powder you could pack in, half of that was a more reasonable load. the 5/16 bearings need a thin wad to pack in really tight, but when you get it right they make quite a bang! favorite ammo so far is split shot from walmart with a paper wad. Next time I find 4F I'll have to try some of that.

Best use so far is setting cannon vertically with 1/8 tsp powder and paper wad to launch beer cans.

 

[stralia]

It took me a few tries to get these to work properly. I found 1/8 tsp was about the most powder you could pack in, half of that was a more reasonable load. the 5/16 bearings need a thin wad to pack in really tight, but when you get it right they make quite a bang! favorite ammo so far is split shot from walmart with a paper wad. Next time I find 4F I'll have to try some of that.

Best use so far is setting cannon vertically with 1/8 tsp powder and paper wad to launch beer cans.

Did it come complete with BB's and fuses or just the cannon?

 

[Loki610]

Did it come complete with BB's and fuses or just the cannon?

It comes with the ram rod and 3 - 5/16" balls, I added everything else. My local store (Marksmans, Lethbridge) stocks cannon fuse in 12' lengths.

 

[KND]

How loud are those Cannons ? Does it sound close to .22 LR ? Thanks.

 

[Loki610]

How loud are those Cannons ? Does it sound close to .22 LR ? Thanks.

yeah when loaded right they're at least as loud as a 22. If not then you just get a whooosh

 

[Loki610]

I found these on line. Super cool gift idea!

http//www.pocketartillery.com/

I almost got them these but from what I understand the barrel fouls quickly when its that small, and the bore size is barely bigger than the fuse hole so its not as efficient.