Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Two Very Fine Austrian 'Maximilian' Haquebut Barrels, ca. 1500

Matchlock · 22nd February 2012, 01:26 PM

Good morning, Richard,

My unfortunately mainly absent friend!

Yes, the both plain and selfconscious craftsmanship in forging these barrels is exactly what struck me too at first sight.

Their unusually crisp condition, with very little corrosion, immediately reminded me of that of the three Passau haquebut barrels in my collection, showing no rust at all:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=haquebut

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=haquebut

Thank you for caring to respond,
Michael

22nd February 2012, 01:26 PM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Good morning, Richard, My unfortunately mainly absent friend! Yes, the both plain and selfconscious craftsmanship in forging these barrels is exactly what struck me too at first sight. Their unusually crisp condition, with very little corrosion, immediately reminded me of that of the three Passau haquebut barrels in my collection, showing no rust at all: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=haquebut http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=haquebut Thank you for caring to respond, Michael Last edited by Matchlock; 22nd February 2012 at 03:26 PM.