Touchhole reinforcement

Ed · 2nd July 2024, 03:32 PM

This is the small barrel that I recently obtained.

I noted that the touchhole seems to be reinforced with some sort of insert. It is difficult to tell but I think that this "insert" (if it is) is non-magnetic.

As we have seen with other barrels, the corrosive nature of gunpowder can, and often did, erode the touchhole. Thing is that I have not noticed any sort of reinforcement on other barrels.

Thoughts?

Marcus den toom · 2nd July 2024, 04:15 PM

Very nice and early barrel Ed, looks like it is made of wrought wound iron. Circa 1350-90s
For the touchhole i would refer to this thread post 29, 30 and 92
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=touchhole

I did see this on other barrels too but it is an exception to the more often seen dimpled touchhole.

2nd July 2024, 03:32 PM	#1
Ed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 220	Touchhole reinforcement This is the small barrel that I recently obtained. I noted that the touchhole seems to be reinforced with some sort of insert. It is difficult to tell but I think that this "insert" (if it is) is non-magnetic. As we have seen with other barrels, the corrosive nature of gunpowder can, and often did, erode the touchhole. Thing is that I have not noticed any sort of reinforcement on other barrels. Thoughts? Attached Images

2nd July 2024, 04:15 PM	#2
Marcus den toom Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Netherlands Posts: 515	Very nice and early barrel Ed, looks like it is made of wrought wound iron. Circa 1350-90s For the touchhole i would refer to this thread post 29, 30 and 92 http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=touchhole I did see this on other barrels too but it is an exception to the more often seen dimpled touchhole.