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					Originally Posted by Marcus den toom  Very nice and early barrel Ed, looks like it is made of wrought wound iron. Circa 1350-90s 
For the touchhole i would refer to this thread post 29, 30 and 92
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=touchhole 
I did see this on other barrels too but it is an exception to the more often seen dimpled touchhole. | 
	
 Good catch.  I see some subtle signs of it being wound.  What alerted you to it?