Original U.S. Pre-WWII Lot of Two Vintage “Big Bang” Carbide Cannons U.S. Badges The weapon's other variants included

The weapon's other variants included the MP 40/I and the MP 41

Both empty belt guides and trays were attached directly to the machine guns rather than to the aircraft

and both barrel bands are U marked

The leather sweatband is complete and in great condition

This is an excellent piece of Cold War history and will add a sharp look to any airborne related collection

Original U.S. Pre-WWII Lot of Two Vintage “Big Bang” Carbide Cannons U.S. Badges The weapon's other variants includedOriginal Items. Only One Lot of 2 Available. The Big Bang Cannon, also known as the Calcium Cannon, is an American toy cannon first manufactured in the early 20th century. Numerous consumer fireworks injuries convinced a physics professor at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to patent a "Gas Gun" in 1907, and the manufacturing of Big Bang Cannons started in 1912, from the Gas Cannon Company. This is a nice lot of two Carbide Cannons from