Live Fire With a Civil War Cannon

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A little live-fire sighting-in with an 1841 6-pounder cannon. There's more to it than this, but these are some of the louder parts. Which we like.

Civil War 12 pound cannon into 50 gallon drums (Antietam)

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Civil War 12 pound cannon into 50 gallon drums,Antietam National Battlefield.

Civil War Cannon

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Hillsdale Middle School gets a visit from these Civil War re-enactors just about every year. We hear the cannons if we're home during the day. Sorry but this was shot on a camera with no microphone so there's NO SOUND. Sorry!

First Hours With An 1841 Six-Pounder Civil War Cannon

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What happens when a 61 year-old man fires his long-awaited cannon into his shrubbery.

Civil War Cannon Volley

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Working replicas of US Civil War cannons firing a 5 pound volley of canister. The charge was 12 ounces of black powder. The range is about 185 yards. The silhouette targets were heavily damaged.

Civil War Cannon Firing, Fort Knox, Maine, June 2009

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The 6th Maine Battery Civil War reenactors demonstrate the firing of a replica parrot rifled cannon. Event Sponsored by the Friends of Fort Knox.

Civil War Cannon Blast

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This video was shot at the Battle of Spokane Falls Civil War Reenactment. It is of a replica cannon being fired.

Taylor's Battery - Parrott Rifle Civil War Cannon

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The Taylor's Battery - First Illinois Light Artillery, Co. B unit demonstrates the firing of a Civil War cannon at Fischer Farm in Bensenville, IL. In addition to firing the cannon, 1st Sqt Pete details the procedures the unit follows to operate the cannon and the tools used by those from the...

Shooting the Civil War cannon

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For those of you who like explosions and big guns (who doesn't?)...this is for you. Here's a short video of me and some friends shooting a miniature Civil War cannon I built. It makes up for its small size with BIG sound. It's a huge hit on the 4th of July and New Years. Music by Kevin Macleod...

Civil War Buff Fires Cannon, Blasts House

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A cannon shot by a Civil War buff in Pennsylvania claims a window, wall and medicine cabinet in a neighbor's house. The buff now faces charges for the act. (Sept. 4)

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