Famous handgonne from Tabor

Spiridonov · 6th January 2011, 11:40 PM

I want to share my photos of one of my favorite handgonnes - famous handgonne from Tabor. Barrel is cylidrical (not conical). Total length is 420 mm. Calibre is 20 mm (Many sites says that calibre is 17-18mm but it is wrong. My own measurements and measurements of Makovskaya says that calibre is 20 mm). I will share my plans of this later

I am working on it now.

Spiridonov · 6th January 2011, 11:41 PM

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Matchlock · 7th January 2011, 04:21 PM

Oh yes, Alexander,

For freaks like us this is a beauty indeed; for most 'normal' folks out there it would be nothing but a mere crude piece of rusted iron ...

I would like to add that this is one of the very rare little tiller 'pipe' guns (Pfeifenbüchsen) that were very popular in around 1430, during the Czech Hussite Wars.

As I pointed out in an earlier thread this one is about contemporary with the well known but wrongly dated Tannenbergbüchse which by no means is of ca. 1390.

Best,
Michael

fernando · 7th January 2011, 06:12 PM

Correction:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matchlock

... for most 'abnormal' folks out there it would be nothing but a mere crude piece of rusted iron ...

Spiridonov · 7th January 2011, 07:08 PM

Thank You for full comment, Michael!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matchlock

As I pointed out in an earlier thread this one is about contemporary with the well known but wrongly dated Tannenbergbüchse which by no means is of ca. 1390.

What is the right dating in your opinion?

Andi · 20th September 2014, 02:03 PM

Here is our free reconstruction of the Tabor-gonne. It has a barrel length of 410 mm a bore of 270 mm and a calibre of 18 mm. The total length with wooden stock is 192 cm. It is officially proof tested for shooting salute with a powder load of 20 g blackpowder by German authorities. Contrary to the original it has a funnel shaped muzzle. The piece is made from a modern steel on a CNC-grinding machine and secondary hand forged for the outer shape. .... And it is very, verry loud ...

Spiridonov: May I use one of your photos of the original on our hompeage?

Spiridonov · 20th September 2014, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andi

Here is our free reconstruction of the Tabor-gonne. It has a barrel length of 410 mm a bore of 270 mm and a calibre of 18 mm. The total length with wooden stock is 192 cm. It is officially proof tested for shooting salute with a powder load of 20 g blackpowder by German authorities. Contrary to the original it has a funnel shaped muzzle. The piece is made from a modern steel on a CNC-grinding machine and secondary hand forged for the outer shape. .... And it is very, verry loud ...

Spiridonov: May I use one of your photos of the original on our hompeage?

Yes, You can. If You want I will sent for You more photos and drawing with all sizes

Andi · 20th September 2014, 05:47 PM

Hello Spiridonov!
Thank you for your permisson. And yes, I would be very happy to receive the fotos and drawings, I am very interested in them. Thank you in advance!

6th January 2011, 11:40 PM	#1
Spiridonov Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Russia, Leningrad Posts: 355	Famous handgonne from Tabor I want to share my photos of one of my favorite handgonnes - famous handgonne from Tabor. Barrel is cylidrical (not conical). Total length is 420 mm. Calibre is 20 mm (Many sites says that calibre is 17-18mm but it is wrong. My own measurements and measurements of Makovskaya says that calibre is 20 mm). I will share my plans of this later I am working on it now. Attached Images

6th January 2011, 11:41 PM	#2
Spiridonov Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Russia, Leningrad Posts: 355	else Attached Images

20th September 2014, 02:03 PM	#6
Andi Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Halstenbek, Germany Posts: 203	Here is our free reconstruction of the Tabor-gonne. It has a barrel length of 410 mm a bore of 270 mm and a calibre of 18 mm. The total length with wooden stock is 192 cm. It is officially proof tested for shooting salute with a powder load of 20 g blackpowder by German authorities. Contrary to the original it has a funnel shaped muzzle. The piece is made from a modern steel on a CNC-grinding machine and secondary hand forged for the outer shape. .... And it is very, verry loud ... Spiridonov: May I use one of your photos of the original on our hompeage? Attached Images

7th January 2011, 04:21 PM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Oh yes, Alexander, For freaks like us this is a beauty indeed; for most 'normal' folks out there it would be nothing but a mere crude piece of rusted iron ... I would like to add that this is one of the very rare little tiller 'pipe' guns (Pfeifenbüchsen) that were very popular in around 1430, during the Czech Hussite Wars. As I pointed out in an earlier thread this one is about contemporary with the well known but wrongly dated Tannenbergbüchse which by no means is of ca. 1390. Best, Michael

20th September 2014, 05:47 PM	#8
Andi Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Halstenbek, Germany Posts: 203	Hello Spiridonov! Thank you for your permisson. And yes, I would be very happy to receive the fotos and drawings, I am very interested in them. Thank you in advance!