{"product_id":"sealed-copy-big-bang-cannons-by-raymond-v-brandes-ultra-rare-collectable","title":"Sealed Copy- Big Bang Cannons by Raymond V. Brandes (Ultra-Rare Collectable)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBig Bang Cannons: The Carbide Cannon, a Unique American Toy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Raymond V. Brandes\/Ray-Vin publishing,1993 \/160 pages hard cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the definitive history of a uniquely American toy phenomenon. This highly illustrated volume by renowned historian Raymond V. Brandes dives deep into the design, manufacture, and cultural legacy of the carbide-fueled Big-Bang Cannons, a toy line produced from the early 20th century-first under the gas Cannon Company, later as toy Cannon Works, then The Conestoga Company,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside you'll find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed model descriptions and rare photographs that help identify and date individual cannon styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep-by-step explanations of how carbide cannons operate and the patented \"Bang site\" ignition system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical context tracing the evolution of model types and the Companys changing names (Gas Cannon Company to Toy Cannon Company to The Conestoga Company) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrandes' expertise: collectors and reviewers regard this as the authoritative resource- \"If it's not in this book, you don't need to know it\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for enthusiasts of antique toys, toy gun collectors, and cultural historians, the book remains a top reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liberty Flag \u0026 Specialty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50857865314598,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/6819\/8950\/files\/sealed-copy-big-bang-cannons-by-raymond-v-brandes-ultra-rare-collectablebook-9643125.png?v=1754049794","url":"https:\/\/libertyams.com\/products\/sealed-copy-big-bang-cannons-by-raymond-v-brandes-ultra-rare-collectable","provider":"Liberty American Made Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}