Incendiary quarrels/arrows/crossbow bolts

Matchlock · 18th April 2014, 07:28 PM

Another great job, Andi,

Thanks a lot for showing these rarities!

May I add the average measurements:
the bigger barrels used in attacking a fortress (Sturmfässer): ca. 30-38 x 30-45 cm,
the gleaming 'bulbs' (Leuchtballen): 14-17 x 16-20 cm.

They most probably date from the Thirty Years War (1618-1648).

Diverging from the norm, I attached an image of an exact replica of a Coburg Leuchtballen, made by Armin König, to illustrate the construction containing small grenades (Mordschläge).

Quite nasty things - the terms downplaying their dangerousness ...

Best,
Michael

18th April 2014, 07:28 PM	#11
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Another great job, Andi, Thanks a lot for showing these rarities! May I add the average measurements: the bigger barrels used in attacking a fortress (Sturmfässer): ca. 30-38 x 30-45 cm, the gleaming 'bulbs' (Leuchtballen): 14-17 x 16-20 cm. They most probably date from the Thirty Years War (1618-1648). Diverging from the norm, I attached an image of an exact replica of a Coburg Leuchtballen, made by Armin König, to illustrate the construction containing small grenades (Mordschläge). Quite nasty things - the terms downplaying their dangerousness ... Best, Michael Attached Images Last edited by Matchlock; 18th April 2014 at 07:45 PM.