Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Re: The oldest known handgun in existence, ca. 1400-10

fernando · 2nd October 2008, 06:34 PM

Also amazing is that this Malabar example doesn't have a firing mechanism, having to be ignited manualy.
What can you tell us about this, Michael ?
Any correction to its dating ?
Fernando

2nd October 2008, 06:34 PM	#5
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,637	Also amazing is that this Malabar example doesn't have a firing mechanism, having to be ignited manualy. What can you tell us about this, Michael ? Any correction to its dating ? Fernando