Cannon questions

[Powder guy]

Hoping someone can give me so info on this brass cast cannons maker, age, etc. Bore 50 1/2 inch, 11 1/4 inches overall. Thank you for advice/information.
Steve

[arcticap]

I would guess that the "71" stands for being made or proofed in 1971 since the last 2 digits of the year of manufacture are often stamped on muzzle loaders.

[Hawg]

Is a nice looking one. Whacha gonna do with it?

[Rifleman1776]

More like 1771.
There are a number of good cannon sites. I'm sure you can research it.

[Rampant_Colt]

Earl Bassett: What kind of fuse is that?
Burt Gummer: Cannon fuse
Earl Bassett: What the hell do you use it for?
Burt Gummer: My cannon!

[ClemBert]

MCW = Missouri Cannon Works (http://ago.mo.gov/newsreleases/2008/Lawsuit_against_Missouri_Cannon_Works_and_John_R_Adams/)???

[arcticap]

The styling does look similar to the Louis XIV 18th century replica or the Spanish 18th century "El Tigre" replica cannon (non-firing):

http://www.gunsandswords.com/18th-century-french-cannon-louis-xiv.html

http://seagifts.com/louisxivcan1.html

http://seagifts.com/spcaeltimere.html

[darkgael]

Here's a link to a site dedicated to BP cannons and mortars:
http://www.go2gbo.com/forums/index.php/board,88.0.html

[Powder guy]

Thank you all for your responses and ifo. This started out to be used as a sundial (high Noon) cannon. As you can see no progress as yet.
Articap, I think your right on May have been made some years back:but, very close to those currently being made.
Thanks, Steve