ship swivel gun
The postman brought me this ship swivel gun today. Bought at auction, and the only one to bid on it.
According to the description it was dredged near Malaysia. The caliber is about 4cm. Total length 120cm, length of barrel 80cm, but was once a bit longer (although I don't think it was much longer). What strikes me is that it is very roughly forged, both the barrel and the tiller. My guess is that it is 17th or 18th century, but I could be wrong. What is your opinion?
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