Civil War Cannon/shotgun Silencersons Of Guns :... -

Whether it was making a modern shotgun whisper or making a 150-year-old cannon roar once more, this episode set the tone for the entire series: if it's loud, dangerous, or "impossible," Red Jacket is going to try it.

Inspired by the chilling silenced shotgun used in the film No Country for Old Men , a customer challenged Will Hayden to build a real-life version. Civil War Cannon/Shotgun SilencerSons of Guns :...

Will’s first attempt at a suppressor design was actually a failure. Whether it was making a modern shotgun whisper

Because the cannon hadn't been fired in over 150 years, Will spent the episode researching and inspecting the steel to ensure it could be fired safely without exploding. Because the cannon hadn't been fired in over

While the shotgun project pushed modern limits, the team also had to respect the past when a rare Confederate Civil War cannon arrived at the shop.

The piece was valued at a staggering $250,000.

After a century of silence, the team certified the cannon with a series of test firings. In a classic Red Jacket move, Will even gave shop apprentice Kris a "six-pack bonus" and let him fire the very first shot.