1481 - the world's earliest dated handgun

Spiridonov · 19th June 2010, 09:32 PM

Hallow, Michael! Is the 56 mm "A" or "B"? Else interesting to know the size of "C" and "D"

Matchlock · 21st June 2010, 12:14 PM

Hello, Alexander,

The measurements you requested are as follows:

A = 4.8 mm, B = 5.2 mm, C = 4.2 mm and D = 5.4 mm.

I attach a characteristic late 15th century form of a stock that would ideally complete this barrel. As the barrel was originally painted red (and still is underneath the black layer), a dark green paint on the stock would convey a perfect impression of late Gothic color taste.

Best,
Michail

Spiridonov · 13th January 2014, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Matchlock

Hello, Alexander,

The measurements you requested are as follows:

A = 4.8 mm, B = 5.2 mm, C = 4.2 mm and D = 5.4 mm.

I attach a characteristic late 15th century form of a stock that would ideally complete this barrel. As the barrel was originally painted red (and still is underneath the black layer), a dark green paint on the stock would convey a perfect impression of late Gothic color taste.

Best,
Michail

Michael, Is 42 mm thickness in the thinnest point or not? Is there point thiner than 42 mm?

Matchlock · 13th January 2014, 09:44 AM

Hi Alexander,

There is no point of this barrel where it is thinner than 42 mm.

Best wishes, my friend!
Michael

Matchlock · 21st June 2010, 12:16 PM

Hello, Alexander,

The measurements you requested are as follows:

A = 4.8 mm, B = 5.2 mm, C = 4.2 mm and D = 5.4 mm.

I attach a characteristic late 15th century form of a stock that would ideally complete this barrel. Oak would be the best choice. As the barrel was originally painted red (and still is underneath the black layer), a dark green paint on the stock would convey a perfect impression of Late Gothic color taste.

Best,
Michail

Spiridonov · 24th June 2010, 10:16 AM

Thank you! It is a very helpful to me

19th June 2010, 09:32 PM	#1
Spiridonov Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Russia, Leningrad Posts: 355	Hallow, Michael! Is the 56 mm "A" or "B"? Else interesting to know the size of "C" and "D" Attached Images

21st June 2010, 12:14 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hello, Alexander, The measurements you requested are as follows: A = 4.8 mm, B = 5.2 mm, C = 4.2 mm and D = 5.4 mm. I attach a characteristic late 15th century form of a stock that would ideally complete this barrel. As the barrel was originally painted red (and still is underneath the black layer), a dark green paint on the stock would convey a perfect impression of late Gothic color taste. Best, Michail Attached Images

13th January 2014, 09:44 AM	#4
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Alexander, There is no point of this barrel where it is thinner than 42 mm. Best wishes, my friend! Michael

21st June 2010, 12:16 PM	#5
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hello, Alexander, The measurements you requested are as follows: A = 4.8 mm, B = 5.2 mm, C = 4.2 mm and D = 5.4 mm. I attach a characteristic late 15th century form of a stock that would ideally complete this barrel. Oak would be the best choice. As the barrel was originally painted red (and still is underneath the black layer), a dark green paint on the stock would convey a perfect impression of Late Gothic color taste. Best, Michail

24th June 2010, 10:16 AM	#6
Spiridonov Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Russia, Leningrad Posts: 355	Thank you! It is a very helpful to me