Hand gonnes of the 15th century

Matchlock · 20th September 2008, 05:13 PM

Note the shapes of the touch holes and the irregular wrought-iron surfaces.

Matchlock/Michael

kahnjar1 · 21st September 2008, 12:29 AM

What a great selection of pics!! Thanks for posting.

Which museum?
I also see on some of these, what appear to be either Proof or Makers marks!
VERY EARLY EXAMPLES.
Fernando take note.
Regards Stu

Matchlock · 21st September 2008, 08:26 PM

Stu, they are all in my collection.

Michael

fernando · 21st September 2008, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kahnjar1

VERY EARLY EXAMPLES.
Fernando take note.

I do ... I do

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matchlock

Stu, they are all in my collection.
Michael

I thaught so

Fernando

Matchlock · 21st September 2008, 09:18 PM

Well done, Fernando!

Jim McDougall · 27th September 2008, 11:35 PM

Great Gonnes!

Interesting that the term 'gun' was apparantly once used to describe the large stone throwing device of the catapult or mangonel type. The word itself shortened from the Scandinavian female name Gunnildr (gunrr=Icelandic for war + hildr =battle). While it seems odd that these warring terms would be applied to a female name (though thinking of ex wives gives frivolous thought) it does seem that the use of female names on weapons was not at all unusual in history.
Ed has mentioned the famed cannon Mons Meg, and the ancient bronze cannon given by the Netherlands to Elizabeth I for her help against Philip II of Spain, was affectionately termed 'Queen Elizabeths Pocket Pistol' as it stood guard on the channel over Dover Cliffs.

The sword itself is typically referred to as the Queen of Weapons.

20th September 2008, 05:13 PM	#1
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hand gonnes of the 15th century Note the shapes of the touch holes and the irregular wrought-iron surfaces. Matchlock/Michael Attached Images

21st September 2008, 12:29 AM	#2
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,741	PROOF/MAKERS MARKS??? What a great selection of pics!! Thanks for posting. Which museum? I also see on some of these, what appear to be either Proof or Makers marks! VERY EARLY EXAMPLES. Fernando take note. Regards Stu

21st September 2008, 08:26 PM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Stu, they are all in my collection. Michael

21st September 2008, 09:18 PM	#5
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Well done, Fernando!

27th September 2008, 11:35 PM	#6
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,954	Great Gonnes! Interesting that the term 'gun' was apparantly once used to describe the large stone throwing device of the catapult or mangonel type. The word itself shortened from the Scandinavian female name Gunnildr (gunrr=Icelandic for war + hildr =battle). While it seems odd that these warring terms would be applied to a female name (though thinking of ex wives gives frivolous thought) it does seem that the use of female names on weapons was not at all unusual in history. Ed has mentioned the famed cannon Mons Meg, and the ancient bronze cannon given by the Netherlands to Elizabeth I for her help against Philip II of Spain, was affectionately termed 'Queen Elizabeths Pocket Pistol' as it stood guard on the channel over Dover Cliffs. The sword itself is typically referred to as the Queen of Weapons.