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NOTICE: All black powder products we sell are meant for recreational and ornamental use only. Black powder ordinance should ALWAYS be used under the close supervision of a competent adult who is knowledgable in the use of black powder ordinance. Misuse of any cannon or mortar may result in serious injury or death. 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 replicas of early ordinance. The gallery below represents of sampling of the various projects we have built over the past several years.