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18th April 2014, 08:28 PM
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Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking
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Another great job, Andi,
Thanks a lot for showing these rarities! May I add the average measurements: the bigger barrels used in attacking a fortress (Sturmfässer): ca. 30-38 x 30-45 cm, the gleaming 'bulbs' (Leuchtballen): 14-17 x 16-20 cm. They most probably date from the Thirty Years War (1618-1648). Diverging from the norm, I attached an image of an exact replica of a Coburg Leuchtballen, made by Armin König, to illustrate the construction containing small grenades (Mordschläge). Quite nasty things - the terms downplaying their dangerousness ... Best, Michael Last edited by Matchlock; 18th April 2014 at 08:45 PM. |
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