Breech loading 1450-1550

Matchlock · 24th November 2008, 02:25 PM

Hi, Richard,

I sent you an email containing further information. The German guy who sells tinder would also give you his recipe.

If you are interested I would gladly assist you in translation etc.

Best,

Michael

Gonzalo G · 25th November 2008, 12:29 AM

Matchlock, I just wanted to tell you that I find very interesting and stimulant your threads. I have no real knowledge about this early fireweapons, or about the construction of a crossbow (and I would love to), but I enjoy all this instructive material you manage on the forum. Thank you.
Regards

Gonzalo

Matchlock · 25th November 2008, 01:35 PM

Thank you, Gonzalo,

It is a great pleasure to me to learn that you like my threads.

That will keep me going.

Thanks again,

Michael

broadaxe · 26th November 2008, 10:44 AM

very interesting thread, thank you. I especialy liked the gun & bandoleer combo on #7.

Here is my contribution to the subject: a breech loading swivel cannon, found in very shallow waters off the coast of Israel, south to the city of Haifa, north to Caserea Maritima. Probably a relic from slave/pirate galley, as at that time - 15th century, there was very little buisness for merchant vessels to do there. Interestingly enough, found with the breech, swivel and breech-locking bar. The barrel used to be 30% longer but only the front rings survived (not shown). It is on display in the National Maritime Museum in Haifa. I will be able to bring measurements sometimes later.

Matchlock · 26th November 2008, 11:55 AM

Very nice 15th century naval breech loading cannon indeed - thank you, broadaxe!

Michael

fernando · 13th December 2008, 05:31 PM

Michael, you have a PM.
Fernando

fernando · 14th December 2008, 04:17 PM

You got new PM, Michael.
Fernando

Matchlock · 9th May 2014, 05:06 PM

Hi broadaxe,

Sorry for almost overlooking your post.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...64&page=6&pp=3

Yes, this is a mid- to second-half 15th century breechloading ship gun, originally mounted on the ship's rail, with its swivel stuck in the wood.
It is preserved completely, including its detachable breech.

After a bit of photoshopping, I reattached your picture.

Best,
Michael

Itaca · 9th May 2014, 11:16 PM

Hi Matchlock thanks for your answer...
I will hold well in consideration your suggestion, it is true that for me they are very difficult the specific terms, I think about translating from Italian but they are not the correct words.

You have really reason the length is of 42 cms. I have been wrong to write, this barrel

I have found him in Albania, where I sometimes see some very beautiful rifles..

Matchlock · 10th May 2014, 09:58 AM

Thank you, Itaca,

Again: don't worry about your English, it is perfectly understood!

Best,
Michael

24th November 2008, 02:25 PM	#1
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Tinder Hi, Richard, I sent you an email containing further information. The German guy who sells tinder would also give you his recipe. If you are interested I would gladly assist you in translation etc. Best, Michael

26th November 2008, 10:44 AM	#4
broadaxe Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 334	very interesting thread, thank you. I especialy liked the gun & bandoleer combo on #7. Here is my contribution to the subject: a breech loading swivel cannon, found in very shallow waters off the coast of Israel, south to the city of Haifa, north to Caserea Maritima. Probably a relic from slave/pirate galley, as at that time - 15th century, there was very little buisness for merchant vessels to do there. Interestingly enough, found with the breech, swivel and breech-locking bar. The barrel used to be 30% longer but only the front rings survived (not shown). It is on display in the National Maritime Museum in Haifa. I will be able to bring measurements sometimes later. Attached Images

9th May 2014, 05:06 PM	#8
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi broadaxe, Sorry for almost overlooking your post. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...64&page=6&pp=3 Yes, this is a mid- to second-half 15th century breechloading ship gun, originally mounted on the ship's rail, with its swivel stuck in the wood. It is preserved completely, including its detachable breech. After a bit of photoshopping, I reattached your picture. Best, Michael Attached Images

25th November 2008, 12:29 AM	#2
Gonzalo G Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nothern Mexico Posts: 458	Matchlock, I just wanted to tell you that I find very interesting and stimulant your threads. I have no real knowledge about this early fireweapons, or about the construction of a crossbow (and I would love to), but I enjoy all this instructive material you manage on the forum. Thank you. Regards Gonzalo

25th November 2008, 01:35 PM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Thank you, Gonzalo, It is a great pleasure to me to learn that you like my threads. That will keep me going. Thanks again, Michael

26th November 2008, 11:55 AM	#5
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Very nice 15th century naval breech loading cannon indeed - thank you, broadaxe! Michael

13th December 2008, 05:31 PM	#6
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Michael, you have a PM. Fernando

14th December 2008, 04:17 PM	#7
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	You got new PM, Michael. Fernando

9th May 2014, 11:16 PM	#9
Itaca Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 6	Hi Matchlock thanks for your answer... I will hold well in consideration your suggestion, it is true that for me they are very difficult the specific terms, I think about translating from Italian but they are not the correct words. You have really reason the length is of 42 cms. I have been wrong to write, this barrel I have found him in Albania, where I sometimes see some very beautiful rifles..

10th May 2014, 09:58 AM	#10
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Thank you, Itaca, Again: don't worry about your English, it is perfectly understood! Best, Michael