Quote Originally Posted by tacfoley View Post
Seems like way too much trouble for a novelty that in most other countries in the civilised world would be viewed as a Christmas tree decoration.

tac
Reminds me of when I was working on a Shell tanker back in the late 1960's. I made a pair of naval cannon, complete with carriage and all the fittings for use as book ends. Barrels were 6" brass with 1/4" bore. I sold them to a chap on the ship for £25, more than a weeks wages then. Could well be still sitting on someone's bookcase now.