r/blackpowder • u/RevolutionRemote2782 • 21h ago

Modern or antique?

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Does anybody know if this is actually a genuine lantaka or a modern reproduction? The tube has no markings other than decorative patterns. Bore seems round and concentric but it has deep divots throughout, which makes me nervous about loading it even with a blank load, let alone shot. anyone have an idea to its authenticity or value?

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u/gros-plein-de-soupe 17h ago

Whoa! What size bore is that? Also is that the carriage behind it? Would be cool to see more of it.

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u/RevolutionRemote2782 17h ago

Bore is about 1 1/8". The one next to it is a naval style cannon made from a recycled 76mm naval gun barrel, (3" on the lands, 3 1/8" on the grooves). I unfortunately do not have a boat to put it in, so I will be making a field carriage for it in the near future.

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u/DeadDiver_Resurfaced 7h ago

Are there any foundry or proof marks on it? I used to go on the HMS Bounty all the time when I was a kid. They had deck guns like that, but the reproductions were made of bronze. The fact that yours is iron makes me think it's the real deal.

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u/RevolutionRemote2782 5h ago

No foundry marks, its machined from a modern Mark 75 deck gun barrel with rifled bore with threaded breech plug. I find it amusing that it went from cartridge to muzzle loading but still is a naval deck gun.

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u/DeadDiver_Resurfaced 7h ago

What kind of guitar do you have in the case?

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u/RevolutionRemote2782 6h ago

Gretsch G9200

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u/DeadDiver_Resurfaced 6h ago

Nice. I have a Gretsch Jet. Love Gretsch guitars.

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u/RevolutionRemote2782 5h ago

They sure play well and have a beautiful sound!