I'm LOST: Which of you asked for measurements of an incendiary crossbow bolt?

Matchlock · 17th July 2010, 05:57 PM

It was probably in May but I can't seem to find the thread ...

Anyway, I finally got the measurememts and wish to post them in the belonging thread!

Thank you for helping my old mind along!

Best,
Michael

Matchlock · 18th July 2010, 06:34 PM

Ok,

Here they are just in case the person in concern reads this thread.

It'a 14th/15th century Swiss incendiary crossbow quarrel; the haft is of oak, the flights are of osier (withe). All data in mm.

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Matchlock · 18th July 2010, 06:49 PM

And here is the original piece once again, including a percentage listing of its incendiary components; the outer layer is sulphur, now turned to gray. 4 small oak sticks and layers of linen are meant for stabilization and controled delay of the burning time. A remainder of a piece of matchcord for ignition can be seen.

Best,
Michael

fernando · 18th July 2010, 07:33 PM

Here Michl

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http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ory+dated+1485

Matchlock · 18th July 2010, 07:45 PM

That's so unbelievable, you found it - thank you so much, Master Mind Boss 'Nando!!!

Best wishes as ever,
Miguel

Matchlock · 18th July 2010, 07:55 PM

Hi Dirk,

The flights (feathers) are about 1.5 mm thick.

Best again,
Michael

junker · 7th August 2010, 10:26 AM

Thanks a lot Michael
Danke
von Dirk

17th July 2010, 05:57 PM	#1
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	I'm LOST: Which of you asked for measurements of an incendiary crossbow bolt? It was probably in May but I can't seem to find the thread ... Anyway, I finally got the measurememts and wish to post them in the belonging thread! Thank you for helping my old mind along! Best, Michael

18th July 2010, 06:34 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Ok, Here they are just in case the person in concern reads this thread. It'a 14th/15th century Swiss incendiary crossbow quarrel; the haft is of oak, the flights are of osier (withe). All data in mm. m Attached Images

18th July 2010, 06:49 PM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	And here is the original piece once again, including a percentage listing of its incendiary components; the outer layer is sulphur, now turned to gray. 4 small oak sticks and layers of linen are meant for stabilization and controled delay of the burning time. A remainder of a piece of matchcord for ignition can be seen. Best, Michael Attached Images Last edited by Matchlock; 18th July 2010 at 07:01 PM.

7th August 2010, 10:26 AM	#7
junker Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 140	Maße Thanks a lot Michael Danke von Dirk

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18th July 2010, 07:33 PM	#4
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Here Michl . http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ory+dated+1485

18th July 2010, 07:45 PM	#5
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	That's so unbelievable, you found it - thank you so much, Master Mind Boss 'Nando!!! Best wishes as ever, Miguel

18th July 2010, 07:55 PM	#6
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Dirk, The flights (feathers) are about 1.5 mm thick. Best again, Michael