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2014-02-01 -Land of the Free

This Week in Guns, January 31st, 2014

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Posted by badanov 2014-02-01 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 Some oil patch 'gun' trivia. In the early days of production, oil field storage tank fires were a hazard. When lightening or some other igniter would set a tank ablaze, draining it became necessary. Due to the extreme heat, this task was sometimes accomplished using an old cannon and a lead filled 3 or 4 inch pipe nipple. While the oil burned off at the top of the tank, a hole near the bottom allowed the crude to be released, pooled, and pumped away. The technique was first developed in Texas and Oklahoma. Link

Posted by Besoeker 2014-02-01 02:01|| 2014-02-01 02:01|| Front Page Top

#2 A three-for. Sharpened up the artillery skills, released the pooled oil, and was fun.

Posted by JohnQC 2014-02-01 10:58|| 2014-02-01 10:58|| Front Page Top

#3 Ima thinking picture is just Deacon's forebears. Target + Cannon = FIRE!

This is what CSA motorized artillery would have looked like in 1904.

Posted by Shipman 2014-02-01 11:26|| 2014-02-01 11:26|| Front Page Top

#4 These guys need your ammo deals.

Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2014-02-01 11:39|| 2014-02-01 11:39|| Front Page Top

#5 Women with BFGs

Not loaded with hollow points!

Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2014-02-01 12:35|| 2014-02-01 12:35|| Front Page Top

#6 that'll put your eye out!

Posted by Frank G 2014-02-01 13:15|| 2014-02-01 13:15|| Front Page Top

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