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NOTICE: All blackpowder products we sell are meant for recreational and ornamental use only. Blackpowder ordinance should ALWAYS be used under the supervision of a competent adult. Misuse of any cannon or mortar may result in serious injury or death. Please follow the instructions provided and use caution when engaging in loading and firing procedures. D.W. Carpenter does not take responsibility for for any misuse, tampering, or unlawful acts in the use of our products. Check your state and local laws before purchasing.

We are a small company located in the North Eastern United States. We specialize in building black powder cannons, mortars and other types of replicas of early ordinance. The gallery below represents of sampling of the various projects we have build over the past several years.