Performance Center Potato Launcher

[coneologist]

At the S&WCA meeting in 1995 at the factory, there was a contest between departments to build the world`s finest potato launcher. Unfortunately, the Performance Center was not invited, however, they found out and delivered what I call the Ferrari of potato launchers. This unit had a bipod, the Performance Center logo, electronic ignition, and a laser scope. I would have bought it, but I had no way to ship it home. If anyone knows what happened to it, I would love to own it. Dave Miller

 

[opoefc]

Welcome to the Forum. The Potato Launcher at the meeting was auction off to the high bidder, It was Serial No. 1. I don't recall it having a connection to the Performance Center, however the high bidders name should be listed in the Auctions results info. in the S&WCA Journal published after the meeting. I would have seriously bid on it also, if I could have figured out how to get it in my carry on bag for the flight home. It stood about 5 ft. high on it's tripod and the barrel was about 6 ft. long. I think Roy Jinks said it was made by his department and it won the contest for launching a potato the farthest. Ed.

 

[lowhog]

A lot of potato's grown around here. I could have fun with that!

 

[beagleye]

A good potato launcher is beautiful thing.

 

[opoefc]

Dave, The fall 1995 issue of the S&WCA Journal lists Herb Belin, of S&W, as the donor of "S&W Spud Gun, Md 1, Grand Champion of the 1994 Spud Bowl" sold to high bidder Bob Hart. Ed.

 

[Ross3914]

Are there any pictures of this thing?

 

[mbliss57]

Yeah we love pics!

 

[Club Gun Fan]

I know where the Engineering Department's potato gun is. I'l check to see if she wants to sell it.

 

[TucsonMTB]

I know where the Engineering Department's potato gun is. I'l check to see if she wants to sell it.

While you are at it, could you get a picture or two, sir?

I'm sure I am not the only one who would like to see it.

Thanks!

 

[Club Gun Fan]

I'll do it. I want to buy it, maybe a video of me shooting it.

 

[TucsonMTB]

I'll do it. I want to buy it, maybe a video of me shooting it.

Best of luck, sir! Fingers crossed for your good luck.

 

[vigil617]

I love the smell of French Fries in the morning.

It smells like victory.