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Matchlock · 13th August 2010, 09:32 PM

Hi Alexander,

Nice find that one!

The fact that it was wrought of band iron, plus the small, amost tiny (and conically narrowing!) touch hole, suggest a manufacturing time of ca. 1360-80!

For all those members who do not especially like links I post the images.

Best,
Michael

13th August 2010, 09:32 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Alexander, Nice find that one! The fact that it was wrought of band iron, plus the small, amost tiny (and conically narrowing!) touch hole, suggest a manufacturing time of ca. 1360-80! For all those members who do not especially like links I post the images. Best, Michael Attached Images Last edited by Matchlock; 13th August 2010 at 09:42 PM.