15th to 17th Century German War Flails

broadaxe · 24th October 2009, 12:06 PM

Matchlock, well said. Another sign I always use is to observe the chain: this one clearly looks industrial, with small uniform links, round cross section. 1500's era chains (well, most pre-industy chains, excluding fusee chains for use in precision movements such as in clocks) have large, uneven links with forge welded seam and square cross section.

Matchlock · 24th October 2009, 06:41 PM

Exactly, broadaxe,

On second thought however this massive chain is at least strong enough to bear the weight of the spiked ball ...

24th October 2009, 12:06 PM	#1
broadaxe Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 334	Matchlock, well said. Another sign I always use is to observe the chain: this one clearly looks industrial, with small uniform links, round cross section. 1500's era chains (well, most pre-industy chains, excluding fusee chains for use in precision movements such as in clocks) have large, uneven links with forge welded seam and square cross section.

24th October 2009, 06:41 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Exactly, broadaxe, On second thought however this massive chain is at least strong enough to bear the weight of the spiked ball ...