Bronze Home Guard Safety Cannon
This was the sales page for the Bronze Home Guard Firecracker Cannon.
This cannon was made by Ray-Vin from 2001 to 2004. Fifty numbered examples were made. There were two or three that were un-numbered as well as a yellow brass and a couple of aluminum ones.These are no longer being made and we have no plans to resume production at this time.
Bronze Home Guard Safety Cannon
Reborn in bronze, this legendary toy firecracker cannon is fun to shoot!
Fine solid bronze makes this a wonderful display item that will last for generations.
Approximately 10" long, 3-1/2" wide, 3-1/2" high - 3 lbs.
Bronze Home Guard Safety Cannon
If you can't wait 100 years for that old patina order our antiqued version.
The cannon breaks open at the breech just like a shotgun. A standard 1-1/2" firecracker is inserted into the barrel and the fuse lays in the breech face notch. On releasing the cannon, gravity closes the breech and the weight of the cannon (three pounds!) holds the action closed. Simply light the fuse to fire.
We have found that a second firecracker inserted into the muzzle end of the barrel, fuse first, will be lighted and launched when the first firecracker explodes. The second firecracker then explodes 15 to 20 feet away!
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This cast bronze replica of the famous Home Guard Safety Cannon is crafted at our Marianna, Florida foundry.
Cast from our own patterns and precision fitted. A great American Classic!
Pictured above is the current edition, engraved "US" at the trunions.
Each cannon is signed, numbered and dated.
A certificate of authenticity accompanies each piece.
Check out the original Home Guards in The Toy Cannon Museum.