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celtan · 11th September 2008, 01:27 PM

Hi Gonzalo,

I also think its a "naranjero". They called it that way because they were supossed to spit bullets the size of naranjas (oranges). Instead, they usually fired grapeshot, but not in the wide pattern that the shape of the muzzle seems to suggest. The real advantage of the wide muzzle is that it was really easy to load on the run. The short length allowed better manipulation of the weapon in close quarters, such as aboard a ship, a stage-coach, or even walking around in a congested plaza. Fernando brought us a pic of one sporting a belt hook.

I imagine its owner pants used to look like modern low-riders.. When I carry around my pistol during reenactments, I gotta be careful I don't end up showing my underoos. Those things were kinda heavy...

: )

11th September 2008, 01:27 PM	#3
celtan Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PR, USA Posts: 679	Hi Gonzalo, I also think its a "naranjero". They called it that way because they were supossed to spit bullets the size of naranjas (oranges). Instead, they usually fired grapeshot, but not in the wide pattern that the shape of the muzzle seems to suggest. The real advantage of the wide muzzle is that it was really easy to load on the run. The short length allowed better manipulation of the weapon in close quarters, such as aboard a ship, a stage-coach, or even walking around in a congested plaza. Fernando brought us a pic of one sporting a belt hook. I imagine its owner pants used to look like modern low-riders.. When I carry around my pistol during reenactments, I gotta be careful I don't end up showing my underoos. Those things were kinda heavy... : )