16-century firearms in stone

Spiridonov · 20th December 2011, 09:38 AM

Michael, I mean this type (second and third from top to bottom)

the book "Medieval handgonners" mentions that this type is croatian. We can see cross as the mark on the barrel. I have seen similar in book. But this book is muddle-headed

Matchlock · 21st December 2011, 10:52 PM

Alexander,

As I wrote I am absolutely convinced that these barrels, including the one with the cross mark, were wrought in a Nuremberg workshop. Two similar Nuremberg hackbuts with the same workshop mark, and both ca. 1490-1500, are in my collection.

Best,
Michael

Spiridonov · 22nd December 2011, 09:52 AM

this book should be thrown on a scrapyard

Matchlock · 22nd December 2011, 10:01 PM

Hi Alexander,

Before throwing it away, could we please see the hackbuts and marks in question?

Best,
Michael

Spiridonov · 18th March 2012, 06:33 PM

http://www.linkopingshistoria.se/medeltid/1400-tal/

Matchlock · 19th March 2012, 06:28 PM

More, showing a crossbow, a stone, a trumpet - and something now missing.

All end of 15th c., the ceiling dated 1499.

Best,
Michael

Anandalal N. · 20th March 2012, 06:18 PM

Alexander,

Here's a thought. Could the sleeping guard in the first image have timed his sleep to perfection? Knowing how much time it takes for the match-cord to burn a given length he would be woken up when the heat of the match reaches his fingers. Could that be an effective alarm?

Anandalal N.

21st December 2011, 10:52 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Alexander, As I wrote I am absolutely convinced that these barrels, including the one with the cross mark, were wrought in a Nuremberg workshop. Two similar Nuremberg hackbuts with the same workshop mark, and both ca. 1490-1500, are in my collection. Best, Michael Last edited by Matchlock; 22nd December 2011 at 03:57 PM.

18th March 2012, 06:33 PM	#5
Spiridonov Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Russia, Leningrad Posts: 355	http://www.linkopingshistoria.se/medeltid/1400-tal/ Attached Images

19th March 2012, 06:28 PM	#6
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Stone Reliefs in Linköping Cathedral, Sweden More, showing a crossbow, a stone, a trumpet - and something now missing. All end of 15th c., the ceiling dated 1499. Best, Michael Attached Images

20th December 2011, 09:38 AM	#1
Spiridonov Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Russia, Leningrad Posts: 355	Michael, I mean this type (second and third from top to bottom) the book "Medieval handgonners" mentions that this type is croatian. We can see cross as the mark on the barrel. I have seen similar in book. But this book is muddle-headed

22nd December 2011, 09:52 AM	#3
Spiridonov Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Russia, Leningrad Posts: 355	this book should be thrown on a scrapyard

22nd December 2011, 10:01 PM	#4
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Alexander, Before throwing it away, could we please see the hackbuts and marks in question? Best, Michael

20th March 2012, 06:18 PM	#7
Anandalal N. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 84	Alexander, Here's a thought. Could the sleeping guard in the first image have timed his sleep to perfection? Knowing how much time it takes for the match-cord to burn a given length he would be woken up when the heat of the match reaches his fingers. Could that be an effective alarm? Anandalal N.