Arquebus de jour

cannonmn · 23rd December 2011, 04:57 PM

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!

23rd December 2011, 04:57 PM	#1
cannonmn Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 161	Arquebus de jour 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!