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Atlantia · 11th August 2012, 11:12 AM

This 'mystery object' was the recent topic of conversation at a local fair. All the weapons collectors and dealers agreed it 'appears' to be like a small cannon barrel. The bore is 8mm across. Seems too roughly cast to be of modern decorative or reproduction quality.
'touch hole' is open.
I'm competely at a loss. 6.5cm overall length. weight 146g

Any thoughts?

11th August 2012, 11:12 AM	#1
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Tiny bronze hand gonne Barrel? This 'mystery object' was the recent topic of conversation at a local fair. All the weapons collectors and dealers agreed it 'appears' to be like a small cannon barrel. The bore is 8mm across. Seems too roughly cast to be of modern decorative or reproduction quality. 'touch hole' is open. I'm competely at a loss. 6.5cm overall length. weight 146g Any thoughts? Attached Images Last edited by Atlantia; 11th August 2012 at 03:46 PM.