A swivel cannon For comment

thinreadline · 14th November 2019, 11:03 PM

the touch hole is identical to that on my Indian wall gun

Fernando K · 15th November 2019, 12:03 AM

Hi Cerjak

In my modest opinion, and if you want to continue the research, it could be determined through a study, if the barrel has been formed by forging, or by function, that is, if it is wrought iron or cast iron. I think it's with X-rays

Affectionately

kronckew · 15th November 2019, 07:44 AM

I note a set of fixed front and rear sights. They look like they are shorter than the band that is around the barrel to fit the trunnions and swivel pin. It does make me think it's a repurposed musket.

Also, what is that smaller diameter pin forward of the main swivel pin supposed to do? looks like it would prevent swivelling or downward elevations.

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 15th November 2019, 05:49 PM

Please see #5 at http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...t=camel+cannon

Could this also be a camel gun? A lot of indication of something Indian going on here ...My camel gun is very similar. Take all the woodwork to one side and the barrel could easily be from a camel gun...

Here is a camel gun below usually fired from a crouched position or dismounted.

kronckew · 15th November 2019, 06:10 PM

Found a few camel guns while looking around. the last one seems a bit too modern tho.

The sepiatone one appears to show sights as well as a side touch hole and pan.

(the last photo is a joke of course)

Cerjak · 16th November 2019, 12:04 PM

Dear Ibrahiim and Kronckew
Many thanks for the pictures. ( I have attached the picture #5)
actually it is a possibility to not dismiss this gun could very well be a camel cannon.
Best
Cerjak

Philip · 19th November 2019, 04:29 AM

I wonder about the reaction of the typical camel to any one of those guns being discharged above its head. I've read somewhere that it takes a bit of training to accustom a cavalry horse to the sound of gunfire; do camels have a notably different disposition as a rule?

15th November 2019, 05:49 PM	#4
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Please see #5 at http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...t=camel+cannon Could this also be a camel gun? A lot of indication of something Indian going on here ...My camel gun is very similar. Take all the woodwork to one side and the barrel could easily be from a camel gun... Here is a camel gun below usually fired from a crouched position or dismounted. Attached Images Last edited by Ibrahiim al Balooshi; 15th November 2019 at 06:07 PM.

16th November 2019, 12:04 PM	#6
Cerjak Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: FRANCE Posts: 1,064	Dear Ibrahiim and Kronckew Many thanks for the pictures. ( I have attached the picture #5) actually it is a possibility to not dismiss this gun could very well be a camel cannon. Best Cerjak Attached Images

14th November 2019, 11:03 PM	#1
thinreadline Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wirral Posts: 1,204	the touch hole is identical to that on my Indian wall gun

15th November 2019, 12:03 AM	#2
Fernando K Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 664	Hi Cerjak In my modest opinion, and if you want to continue the research, it could be determined through a study, if the barrel has been formed by forging, or by function, that is, if it is wrought iron or cast iron. I think it's with X-rays Affectionately

15th November 2019, 07:44 AM	#3
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,152	I note a set of fixed front and rear sights. They look like they are shorter than the band that is around the barrel to fit the trunnions and swivel pin. It does make me think it's a repurposed musket. Also, what is that smaller diameter pin forward of the main swivel pin supposed to do? looks like it would prevent swivelling or downward elevations.

15th November 2019, 06:10 PM	#5
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,152	Found a few camel guns while looking around. the last one seems a bit too modern tho. The sepiatone one appears to show sights as well as a side touch hole and pan. (the last photo is a joke of course) Attached Images

19th November 2019, 04:29 AM	#7
Philip Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Posts: 1,036	I wonder about the reaction of the typical camel to any one of those guns being discharged above its head. I've read somewhere that it takes a bit of training to accustom a cavalry horse to the sound of gunfire; do camels have a notably different disposition as a rule?