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30th December 2011, 08:20 PM
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http://www.handgonne.com/gonne_1a.html
Michael, I think that 14 is the wrong date. What do You think about this barrel? It dont't looks like european at all 
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31st December 2011, 03:55 PM
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It's of Chinese origin and probably 18th c., that's why it doesn't look European. There are many of these around on the market.
Best, Michael |
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31st December 2011, 04:02 PM
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2nd January 2012, 12:51 PM
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A German bronze hackbut c.1470-1500. Lenght 780 mm,
Bore 20.5 mm Weight 11.8 kg |
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2nd January 2012, 03:12 PM
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Good job, Swordfish,
Where is this barrel, which was originally fitted with a tiller stock and later alterated to full-stock, preserved? Best, Michael |
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3rd January 2012, 01:59 PM
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25th January 2013, 07:36 AM
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Here are two hackbuts from Sweden:
http://www.historiska.se/data/?foremal=123316 With remains of the wooden shaft. Found in Skåne in the region of Norra Åsum, this one is undated. Barrel 101 cm, calibre 19 mm http://www.historiska.se/data/?foremal=115866 Found in Stockholm, dated to the late middle ages. Barrel 106 cm, calibre not mentioned. |
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