9:12AM Saturday Sep 05, 2009
PENNSYLVANIA, United States - A Pennsylvania history buff who recreates firearms from old wars accidentally fired a one kilogram cannonball through the wall of his neighbour's home.
William Maser (54), fired a cannonball Wednesday evening (local time) outside his home in Georges Township. About 5 centimetres in diameter, it ricocheted and hit a neighbour's house 365 metres away.
The cannonball, smashed through a window and a wall before landing in a closet. Authorities said nobody was hurt.
State police charged Maser with reckless endangerment, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct.
Maser told WPXI-TV that recreating 19th century cannons is a long-time hobby.
He also said he was sorry and he would stop shooting cannon's on his property.
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