Re: The oldest known handgun in existence, ca. 1400-10

Matchlock · 19th November 2008, 05:42 PM

Spiridonov,

The barrel is 33 cm in length measured from the touch hole, the caliber is 23 mm smoothbore.

Michael

Matchlock · 19th November 2008, 05:43 PM

The barrel is hexagonal (six-sided) throughout.

Michsel

Spiridonov · 24th January 2009, 02:08 PM

I think? that this handgonne is fake

Matchlock · 27th January 2009, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spiridonov

I think? that this handgonne is fake

Anyway, what makes you think so?

m

fernando · 27th January 2009, 10:37 PM

Yes, let's see what Spiridonov has to say; he seems to be qualified in this field

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Fernando

Matchlock · 28th January 2009, 04:09 PM

Right, Fernando,

I'm keen to profit from his competence. Hope he'll share it.

Michael

Pukka Bundook · 29th January 2009, 03:17 PM

Good day to you, Michael and Fernando!

I am also waiting with interest for a reply, but I'm beginning to turn a funny colour.....

With best wishes,

Richard.

19th November 2008, 05:42 PM	#1
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Spiridonov, The barrel is 33 cm in length measured from the touch hole, the caliber is 23 mm smoothbore. Michael

19th November 2008, 05:43 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	The barrel is hexagonal (six-sided) throughout. Michsel

24th January 2009, 02:08 PM	#3
Spiridonov Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Russia, Leningrad Posts: 355	I think? that this handgonne is fake

27th January 2009, 10:37 PM	#5
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Yes, let's see what Spiridonov has to say; he seems to be qualified in this field . Fernando

28th January 2009, 04:09 PM	#6
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Right, Fernando, I'm keen to profit from his competence. Hope he'll share it. Michael

29th January 2009, 03:17 PM	#7
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Good day to you, Michael and Fernando! I am also waiting with interest for a reply, but I'm beginning to turn a funny colour..... With best wishes, Richard.