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Handgonne from old German historica:
1. pic.1-2 "2nd half of the 15th century. Forged iron octagonal barrel in 16 mm calibre with a swamped muzzle and a forge-welded hook on the bottom. The vent is on top with a depression for powder. Horseshoe-shaped smith marks on the side and underneath. At the end of the barrel a tapering tiller of quadrangular section with a ring pommel. Pitted and corroded surfaces. Length 93 cm."(c) Pay attention to mark which looks like horseshoe |
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Handgonne from old German historica:
2. pic. 3-5 "Forged iron round barrel in 14 mm calibre with a swamped muzzle and a forge welded hook on the underside. Touch hole on the right side with a powder recess. At the end of the barrel there is a tapered quadrangular tiller with a ring finial. Pitted, corroded surface. Length 77 cm." (c) |
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Else. Length 860 mm:
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Hi Alexander,
The first two tiller haquebuts can be closely dated to ca. 1500 and were offered for sale at a Munich auction house. The third item is a crude modern forgery! Thanks for posting, Michael |
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Thank You for answer, Michael. Do You know anything about horseshoe mark? Do You have photos of handgonnes with iron stock which is 1460-80 years?
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Hi Alexander,
I do not think that I've seen that horseshoe mark before. Please see my older thread on tiller guns from the 2nd half of the 15th century: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ht=tiller+guns Best, Michael |
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