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fernando · 4th September 2016, 12:29 PM

Thank you Chris,
You can often see flared muzzles out there. HERE is one.
We can also see one in the Museum of Tabor, South Bohemia, dated 1419-1434, used in the city during the Husites wars. Attached is a replica of such example. Amazingly that the Checks called these hand cannons P͊T'ALA, meaning tube, which gave the contemporary name pistol (actually pistola in portuguese).

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4th September 2016, 12:29 PM	#3
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,639	Thank you Chris, You can often see flared muzzles out there. HERE is one. We can also see one in the Museum of Tabor, South Bohemia, dated 1419-1434, used in the city during the Husites wars. Attached is a replica of such example. Amazingly that the Checks called these hand cannons P͊T'ALA, meaning tube, which gave the contemporary name pistol (actually pistola in portuguese). . Attached Images