[modeleng] Re: Lapping, pumps, etc was

just about any metal will be suitable for model cannon barrels - if you use
a bit of discretion.

>
> This being the case, it is suitable for making firing
> scale model cannon barrels?
>
> Al Messer
>
>  Duhhh!  Al, if the stuff is called gunmetal, one would suppose it to be
> good for GUN BARRELS.  Actually, I loaded up a barrel with a large charge
of
> ffffg powder and a 5/16" steel rod about 3" long for a projectile and
> touched it off with a loooooong fuse.  Nice bang and everything held
> together.  The instructions for the sundial say to use ffffg powder w/no
> projectile or wadding and you will get a very satisfactory bang.
>
> Jesse the gunmaker
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