Some interesting wallguns and arquebuse barrels

Spiridonov · 6th December 2009, 10:08 AM

Unfortunately I can't specify exact dating and place of storage of it

Spiridonov · 6th December 2009, 10:10 AM

I have high quality foto but I can't apload this

Matchlock · 11th December 2009, 09:22 PM

Hi Alexander,

Thank you for posting these!

These late 15th century haquebuts are preserved at the Vienna Arsenal (Heeresgeschichtliches Museum Wien).

Sadly, their original oaken stocks were cleaned crudely in the 1960's, and as a result look brand new now. Also some of the barrels were treated with acid which completely destroyed their original surfaces.

I will post better photos that I took in 1990.

Best,
Michael

Leave old surfaces and patina alone!!!

6th December 2009, 10:08 AM	#1
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11th December 2009, 09:22 PM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Late 15th Century Haquebuts at the Vienna Arsenal Hi Alexander, Thank you for posting these! These late 15th century haquebuts are preserved at the Vienna Arsenal (Heeresgeschichtliches Museum Wien). Sadly, their original oaken stocks were cleaned crudely in the 1960's, and as a result look brand new now. Also some of the barrels were treated with acid which completely destroyed their original surfaces. I will post better photos that I took in 1990. Best, Michael Leave old surfaces and patina alone!!!