Top Cannon firing

Thor · 07-08-2002, 04:54 PM

Dont try this at home folks, but I had to do it and I DONT RECOMMEND anybody else doing a silly stunt like this! I fired the top cannon again today-Once! As I told before, I am the cautious type. Dar Robinson, the famous stunt man said, "if you want to jump off your house, jump off the curb first, then a chair, then a step ladder and eventually it will start to hurt" so with this in mind, I loaded a semi quib load with 2 grs of Unique behind a 115gr bullet (normal load is about 5.1-5.5 grs) and fired it, a bit anxious but all went well. Using ear and eye protection and holding the cannon FIRMLY with a towel wrapped around it, I fired a 3.5 gr load today, a bit more recoil. Next session 4.5 grs. I will get to a full loading but I am working at it very slowly......and cautiously! This fact is noted to show new owners that you could potentially hurt yourself very badly if you didnt know this could occur and you had the gun apart and popped in a round into just the top section, YES....it will fire! (unless equipted with a sear safety)

unspellable · 07-08-2002, 05:44 PM

... could occur and you had the gun apart and popped in a round into just the top section, YES....it will fire! (unless equipted with a sear safety)

You are an optimist Thor! I wouldn't trust the sear safety or any other safety. I've even seen a pistol with a known to be empty chamber fire!

unspellable

Thor · 07-08-2002, 06:52 PM

I would not trust a sear safety or any safety either. The sear safety was certainly added to help prevent such accidents. How effective was it, I sure dont know!

Roadkill · 07-08-2002, 08:32 PM

OK Thor, There just isn't a good way to say this. You're gonna to blow your head off. The purpose of the sear safety was to PREVENT what you are successfully doing. What's the point? You proved it. It will shoot. I believed you before you tried it. Have you been down wind of a peyote patch in those fires out there? Can you do the same work with a few less fingers? Now I know you're over 21, own property, and can vote and its none of my business but somebody needs to call your wife. Please, this is coming from a guy who was crushed flatter than a dixie cup lid by a Humvee. I thought the "hey ya'll, hold my beer and watch this" group was limited to my backyard. <img src="graemlins/c.gif" border="0" alt="[ouch]" />

RK

Edward Tinker · 07-08-2002, 08:42 PM

Hey RK, you shouldn't call my friend names, even if he is doing silly things to blow off a hand and get that insurance money... [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

{in a whisper}(RK, what a silly guy he is, isn't he? See he never had a chance to throw grenades or shoot grenade launchers, or anything like some of us did). [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Johnny Peppers · 07-08-2002, 08:57 PM

I probably shouldn't mention this, but I saw a stage act where a guy catches a bullet fired from a handgun in his teeth. Now don't be trying this.

Edward Tinker · 07-08-2002, 09:35 PM

[img]biggrin.gif[/img]

And the last thing heard over the cell phone was?

Now watch this!

Thor · 07-08-2002, 10:34 PM

hahaha, now that is funnY!!!! Wonder what kind of group I can get withoout the rear sight <img src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" border="0" alt="[hiha]" />

Roadkill · 07-08-2002, 10:35 PM

I respect Thor as a master artisan and a gentleman and would never comment as I did except for the safety factor. If I'm out of line I respectfully apologize.

RK

Thor · 07-08-2002, 10:41 PM

Hey RK, dont worry about it, I know darn well I am pushing the envelope a little! I appreciate you wishing me well.

Herb · 07-09-2002, 12:39 AM

Come on Ted, squeeze that toggle down hard and let it fly, it can and has been done many times, I told you that last month, just don't let the toggles recoil and everything should be ok. When you get your hand fixed, let me know how easy it was. You might be onto something, a single shot long barrel personal defense weapon that fits into your sock, or up your sleeve. Go for the gold!!

AGE · 07-09-2002, 01:08 AM

Thor,

Please make sure your wife knows that you haven't yet shipped my Luger if you are going to risk your neck like that. Beeeeee CAREFUL, Please.

AGE

Thor · 07-09-2002, 01:19 AM

I told her AGE but I think she is having a little trouble hearing me talking through the bandaids!

Frank · 07-09-2002, 10:29 AM

BE CAREFUL TEEDOOR, or we may have to start calling you "TFT" <img src="graemlins/c.gif" border="0" alt="[ouch]" />

Thor · 07-09-2002, 10:27 PM

does that stand for Two Fingered Ted?

Frank · 07-09-2002, 10:47 PM

Very good!! I was really thinking of Three Fingered Thor, but OK, Two Fingered Ted will do nicely !! <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />

Edward Tinker · 07-09-2002, 10:50 PM

Two fingered because Herb told him to hold on REAL tight...

max2cam · 08-02-2002, 10:44 PM

Please excuse my ignorance, but from Thor's post I can't understand exactly what he's shooting and attempting to prove. Could someone please explain it?

Thanks.

wterrell · 08-02-2002, 10:46 PM

[quote].....what he's shooting and attempting to prove. <hr></blockquote>

Max2cam, the phrase ".......and lived!" comes to mind.

Herb · 08-02-2002, 11:09 PM

Max2cam, a while back I posted that I had heard that a german officer had his Luger stripped and an enemy soldier rushed him. He had a round in the barrel and depressed the sear and fired it killing the enemy. Thor just had to try it to see if would really work. It did.

07-08-2002, 04:54 PM	#1
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Top Cannon firing Dont try this at home folks, but I had to do it and I DONT RECOMMEND anybody else doing a silly stunt like this! I fired the top cannon again today-Once! As I told before, I am the cautious type. Dar Robinson, the famous stunt man said, "if you want to jump off your house, jump off the curb first, then a chair, then a step ladder and eventually it will start to hurt" so with this in mind, I loaded a semi quib load with 2 grs of Unique behind a 115gr bullet (normal load is about 5.1-5.5 grs) and fired it, a bit anxious but all went well. Using ear and eye protection and holding the cannon FIRMLY with a towel wrapped around it, I fired a 3.5 gr load today, a bit more recoil. Next session 4.5 grs. I will get to a full loading but I am working at it very slowly......and cautiously! This fact is noted to show new owners that you could potentially hurt yourself very badly if you didnt know this could occur and you had the gun apart and popped in a round into just the top section, YES....it will fire! (unless equipted with a sear safety) __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

07-08-2002, 06:52 PM	#3
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	I would not trust a sear safety or any safety either. The sear safety was certainly added to help prevent such accidents. How effective was it, I sure dont know! __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

07-08-2002, 08:42 PM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	Hey RK, you shouldn't call my friend names, even if he is doing silly things to blow off a hand and get that insurance money... [img]biggrin.gif[/img] {in a whisper}(RK, what a silly guy he is, isn't he? See he never had a chance to throw grenades or shoot grenade launchers, or anything like some of us did). [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

07-08-2002, 09:35 PM	#7
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	[img]biggrin.gif[/img] And the last thing heard over the cell phone was? Now watch this! __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

07-08-2002, 10:34 PM	#8
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	hahaha, now that is funnY!!!! Wonder what kind of group I can get withoout the rear sight <img src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" border="0" alt="[hiha]" /> __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

07-08-2002, 05:44 PM	#2
unspellable User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 768 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 10 Posts	... could occur and you had the gun apart and popped in a round into just the top section, YES....it will fire! (unless equipted with a sear safety) You are an optimist Thor! I wouldn't trust the sear safety or any other safety. I've even seen a pistol with a known to be empty chamber fire! unspellable

07-08-2002, 08:32 PM	#4
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	OK Thor, There just isn't a good way to say this. You're gonna to blow your head off. The purpose of the sear safety was to PREVENT what you are successfully doing. What's the point? You proved it. It will shoot. I believed you before you tried it. Have you been down wind of a peyote patch in those fires out there? Can you do the same work with a few less fingers? Now I know you're over 21, own property, and can vote and its none of my business but somebody needs to call your wife. Please, this is coming from a guy who was crushed flatter than a dixie cup lid by a Humvee. I thought the "hey ya'll, hold my beer and watch this" group was limited to my backyard. <img src="graemlins/c.gif" border="0" alt="[ouch]" /> RK

07-08-2002, 08:57 PM	#6
Johnny Peppers User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Calion, Arkansas Posts: 1,042 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I probably shouldn't mention this, but I saw a stage act where a guy catches a bullet fired from a handgun in his teeth. Now don't be trying this.

07-08-2002, 10:35 PM	#9
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	I respect Thor as a master artisan and a gentleman and would never comment as I did except for the safety factor. If I'm out of line I respectfully apologize. RK

07-08-2002, 10:41 PM	#10
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Hey RK, dont worry about it, I know darn well I am pushing the envelope a little! I appreciate you wishing me well. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

07-09-2002, 12:39 AM	#11
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Come on Ted, squeeze that toggle down hard and let it fly, it can and has been done many times, I told you that last month, just don't let the toggles recoil and everything should be ok. When you get your hand fixed, let me know how easy it was. You might be onto something, a single shot long barrel personal defense weapon that fits into your sock, or up your sleeve. Go for the gold!! __________________ Utah, where gun control means a steady trigger pull

07-09-2002, 01:08 AM	#12
AGE User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 597 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thor, Please make sure your wife knows that you haven't yet shipped my Luger if you are going to risk your neck like that. Beeeeee CAREFUL, Please. AGE __________________ Al Eggers (AGE) NRA Life Member

07-09-2002, 01:19 AM	#13
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	I told her AGE but I think she is having a little trouble hearing me talking through the bandaids! __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

07-09-2002, 10:29 AM	#14
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	BE CAREFUL TEEDOOR, or we may have to start calling you "TFT" <img src="graemlins/c.gif" border="0" alt="[ouch]" />

07-09-2002, 10:27 PM	#15
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	does that stand for Two Fingered Ted? __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

07-09-2002, 10:47 PM	#16
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	Very good!! I was really thinking of Three Fingered Thor, but OK, Two Fingered Ted will do nicely !! <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />

07-09-2002, 10:50 PM	#17
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	Two fingered because Herb told him to hold on REAL tight... __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

08-02-2002, 10:44 PM	#18
max2cam User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: USA Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Please excuse my ignorance, but from Thor's post I can't understand exactly what he's shooting and attempting to prove. Could someone please explain it? Thanks.

08-02-2002, 10:46 PM	#19
wterrell User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,096 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	[quote].....what he's shooting and attempting to prove. <hr></blockquote> Max2cam, the phrase ".......and lived!" comes to mind. __________________ Noli me vocare, ego te vocabo, wes --------------------

08-02-2002, 11:09 PM	#20
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Max2cam, a while back I posted that I had heard that a german officer had his Luger stripped and an enemy soldier rushed him. He had a round in the barrel and depressed the sear and fired it killing the enemy. Thor just had to try it to see if would really work. It did. __________________ Utah, where gun control means a steady trigger pull