An Early 15th C. Handgonne

[Spiridonov]

Originally Posted by Matchlock

The characteristically short two-stage barrel, with round forward stage and pronouncedly reinforced octagonal breech, late 14th century, ca. 1380-90, the staged figured stock probably early 15th c.
In the Historic Museum Moscow.

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The article originally published within the Osprey Book series, Medieval Russian Armies 1200-1500. Please see further attachments.

Best,
Michael

I know this beautiful russian handgonne (пищаль). The caliber of this is 31 mm. the barrel length is 230 mm. The length of the stock is 1300 mm. The bore is a slightly expanded from rear to front side and it has irregular structure inside. Unfortunately, this showpiece has been stolen from the museum