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    Travis Dague, 11171 is offline
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    Artillery Sponge/rammer and worm

    Does anyone know where I can pick up some long dowels to make the rammer/sponge and worm Implements for the full scale field gun. Thanks Travis

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    I don't know how authentic it is, but I used oak closet rod from the local building center.

    Gary Van Kauwenbergh
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    "Alle Kunst ist umsonst Wenn ein Engel in das Zündloch prunst."
    (In vain the skill and arts of man, When an angel pisses the priming pan.)
    Field Marshal Gebhard L. von Blücher

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    Cannon Implements

    Try Steve Cameron at Trail Rock Ordnance. He is loacte in Blaine, TN which is a bit east of Knoxville. He builds complete cannons, carriages, limbers, implements, etc. He should be able to help.
    His number is 865-932-1200.
    Dave K.

    USMC, '69-'82
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    Darn! I thought getting old would have taken longer!

    44th GA., #12146
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