Cherry gun

The Cherry Gun is a famous weapon that was created in Macedonia for use against the Turks in the April Uprising. It was a wooden cannon that was used to arm the under equipped Bulgarian rebels against the Turkish army. It has now become a common symbol throughout Bulgaria despite the fact that it backfired and killed its user during its first shot. It is often used in town seals of villages that were key during the uprising such as Koprivshtitsa. It is also popular as a piece of decorative furniture in front of historic buildings and Mehanas (traditional restaurants that serve Bulgarian cuisine).

References

• Bakalov, Georgi (2007). Military history of Bulgarians from the Antiquity to present day. TRUD Publishers. p. 309. ISBN 9789546212351.  (Bulgarian)