Handgonne with touchhole cover

[Spiridonov]

does anybody know any information about this barrel? Especially I whant to know opinion of Michael :)
http://www.historiavivens1300.at/realien/st-buechse.htm

[Spiridonov]

I think that it was made in obout 1510

[Matchlock]

I think you are right, Alexander,

Though there are very few clear criteria for dating, the tapering muzzle section can be found on some other ca. 1500 bronze barrels.

Best,
Michael

[Matchlock]

Here are some more sliding touchhole covers on ca. 1520's multibarrel firearms from a hitherto unknown Nuremberg manuscript of the 1520's.

Reposted please also note details of my ca. 1540 four-barrel Landsknecht mace.


Best,
Michael

[Spiridonov]

WOW! Wonderfull pics! Thank you, Michael!