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This piece is obviously iron, but I'd like to know if it is wrought iron or cast iron. I don't think these were being made from cast iron during the period I think this is from (early 16th C.,) but someone kindly help me out here. Please tell me where this would have been mounted, with the very long swivel piece, perforated at the end.
Dimensions: Length of barrel: 34 3/4 in. Length of swivel mounting piece: 17.5 in. Bore: 1.24 in. Weight: 31 lbs. Thanks! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Strange
![]() Some parts look cast and others look wrought ... like the swivel. Michl ? |
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India, 17h/18th c., in the German style of the early 16th c. Identical barrels were used in Indian matchlock muskets (toradar) and wall guns.
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Thanks Michael, I never would have guessed.
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I should have mentioned that now this one may wind up being a "shooter." I would have to make some kind of shoulder stock for it in order to shoot it, because that is impossible now due to the severe muzzle-heaviness.
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