To bore or not to bore

[Loon]

Just purchased a manitowoc grey swivel gun?  It’s not bored out. Is it worth more to keep it as is or can I have it bored out. Was thinking possibly boring to use golf balls?  Any opinions would be appreciated thanks

[D. Taylor Sapergia]

There's nothing to help with scale...how big is the casting?  Ideally, the bore is the same size as the trunnion.

[45-110]

I would bore it our otherwise its a paper weight. Even if you never shoot it it would be nice to see mounted on a carriage.
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[taterbug]

Very cool!  I know where it was made, drive within about a mile of the location about 5 times a year.
 
But where on earth did you find it?

Cool lawn decoration whether it's bored or not.

[Loon]

Bought it on a on line auction $15. No one new what it was. It’s 21” long by 8” wide

[Hungry Horse]

 If your going to shoot it you should line it. No telling what kind of quality the casting is. Using it for a lawn decoration is an ideal way to meet ever kookala in your part of the country. Ask me how I know. Thats the big reason I got rid of my cannon.

Hungry Horse

[rtadams]

Hungry Horse,

What does the word "Kookala" mean in English as used in your sentence?

Best Regards,

Robert

[taterbug]

Think HH may be referring to 'kook'?  'nut job', 'wing nut', 'bat-$#!t crazy'. 'wack job'.  Many terms of 'endearment' actually.

Only familiar with some of the terms in English.  I'm sure there are others.  Smarter than me's will have to help out with other languages...

[Marcruger]

David Crisalli could give you some advice I am sure.   

[Bigmon]

My limited experience with cannons, swivel guns, etc, is that mostly are used for blank firing, no projectiles.
So the bigger the bore the more powder you need to get a good report.  This of course makes it more dangerous. I find 1" or smaller and you can get a bigger bang for your buck.
I have a 1" bore swivel gun, WITH A LINER.  About 120 to 150 Gr of what ever, 1F 2F or even three, usually just the sweepings, and I get a nice boom.
My cousin built one with 2" bore, takes too much powder to be loud and we're always afraid something is gonna bust!