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Old 15th December 2023, 02:53 AM   #1
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Default Mark on an early barrel

I wonder if this mark is familiar to anyone ..

It is somewhat difficult to make out but it looks to me like "IV" (or could be viewed upside down too, I suppose). The object is a dated dopplehacken of 1507.
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Old 15th December 2023, 08:27 AM   #2
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Ed, you are expected to show us the whole object, as required !
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Old 15th December 2023, 12:41 PM   #3
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Here ya go.
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Fine; great stuff .
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Old 15th December 2023, 01:13 PM   #5
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I was perusing the Osprey book "Medieval Handgonnes" and the author referenced a very similar barrel in Denmark.

https://samlinger.natmus.dk/thm/asset/43719

He says that there is a makers mark "I S" on the rear of the barrel.

Hmmmmmm ... "IS" mine has "IV" could there be a connection???

Take a look at the rear of the barrel:
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The date of the barrel is 1515.

See the prob?

BTW, you find anything further on the barrel I bought from you?
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Old 15th December 2023, 04:47 PM   #6
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... BTW, you find anything further on the barrel I bought from you?
I am afraid no additional clue since what was discussed at the time ... 2008 ?
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