Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - barrels with tube fastening in 1470-80

Matchlock · 31st December 2011, 03:55 PM

It's of Chinese origin and probably 18th c., that's why it doesn't look European. There are many of these around on the market.

Best,
Michael

31st December 2011, 03:55 PM	#55
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	It's of Chinese origin and probably 18th c., that's why it doesn't look European. There are many of these around on the market. Best, Michael