New barrel was found

Spiridonov · 24th October 2010, 03:27 PM

The barrel which was found by amateur archaeologist from Europe. Amateur archaeologist wishes to be unknown.
Bronze
Length about 70-74 mm
Calibre about 10-11 mm

Spiridonov · 24th October 2010, 03:29 PM

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Matchlock · 24th October 2010, 05:31 PM

Hi Alexender,

This of course is only a fragment of a late 15th century arquebus barrel.
The original barrel length probably was ca. 60 cm.

Actually to me it looks much like a cast fail that was discarded and never fired.

Best,
Michael

Spiridonov · 24th October 2010, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matchlock

Hi Alexender,

This of course is only a fragment of a late 15th century arquebus barrel.
The original length probably was ca. 60 cm.

Best,
Michael

Hi Michael!
Yes you are absolutely right. Friend of amateur archaeologist have a second part of barrel. i am waiting photos of these now. Michael, do you have a photo of any analog of this barrel?

Matchlock · 24th October 2010, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spiridonov

Hi Michael!
Do you have a photo of any analog of this barrel?

No, sorry, I don't.

Best,
Michael

Jim McDougall · 24th October 2010, 09:04 PM

Beautifully done maestro Michael!!!! Your forensic assessment skills on medieval firearms is phenomenal, and its amazing how quickly you recognize the exact nature of even incomplete items!!!

Thank you for sharing this Alex.

All the best,
Jim

Matchlock · 25th October 2010, 07:13 PM

Thank you so much, Jim,

But this is too much praise for me.

As this is what I have been both studying and collecting for more than 30 years I really guess I would have to be ashamed, were I not as good as I am. My life's work would have been a mere waste of time.

Very best wishes as always,
Michael

24th October 2010, 03:27 PM	#1
Spiridonov Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Russia, Leningrad Posts: 355	New barrel was found The barrel which was found by amateur archaeologist from Europe. Amateur archaeologist wishes to be unknown. Bronze Length about 70-74 mm Calibre about 10-11 mm Attached Images

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Spiridonov Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Russia, Leningrad Posts: 355	more photos Attached Images

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Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Alexender, This of course is only a fragment of a late 15th century arquebus barrel. The original barrel length probably was ca. 60 cm. Actually to me it looks much like a cast fail that was discarded and never fired. Best, Michael Last edited by Matchlock; 24th October 2010 at 05:48 PM.

24th October 2010, 09:04 PM	#6
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,950	Beautifully done maestro Michael!!!! Your forensic assessment skills on medieval firearms is phenomenal, and its amazing how quickly you recognize the exact nature of even incomplete items!!! Thank you for sharing this Alex. All the best, Jim

25th October 2010, 07:13 PM	#7
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Thank you so much, Jim, But this is too much praise for me. As this is what I have been both studying and collecting for more than 30 years I really guess I would have to be ashamed, were I not as good as I am. My life's work would have been a mere waste of time. Very best wishes as always, Michael