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This is the small barrel that I recently obtained.
I noted that the touchhole seems to be reinforced with some sort of insert. It is difficult to tell but I think that this "insert" (if it is) is non-magnetic. As we have seen with other barrels, the corrosive nature of gunpowder can, and often did, erode the touchhole. Thing is that I have not noticed any sort of reinforcement on other barrels. Thoughts? |
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Very nice and early barrel Ed, looks like it is made of wrought wound iron. Circa 1350-90s
For the touchhole i would refer to this thread post 29, 30 and 92 http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=touchhole I did see this on other barrels too but it is an exception to the more often seen dimpled touchhole. |
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Attached picture showes the lines in the iron which makes me think this is indeed wound iron ![]() Could you make a picture from the inside of the barrel bore? Most likely it is very irregular. |
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Image missing ...
Here are two shots shot ... sorry ablaut the quality. If you want me to try again I shall. |
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Beautiful, thank you Ed. The barrel is very irregular forged as can be seen from the inside. It also looks, again, like a spiraling "wound" iron shape. As to the picture, i noticed this happens lately. Refreshing the page should mend the unloaded picture |
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This is another Portuguese barrel (Fernando will recognize it). Do you see evidence of winding?
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Funny.... now that I am looking for it, I see it.
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