hakenbuchse from Germanisches Nationalmuseum (Nurnberg)

Matchlock · 3rd October 2010, 02:35 PM

Here they are.

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Matchlock · 3rd October 2010, 03:34 PM

What's even more interesting:

While many Steinbüchsen would receive two superimposed stone balls at a time, the ball recess of this one is visibly just long enough for one single ball and that was literally situated at the muzzle and must have been optically prominent. The longer and smaller rear was all breech and would contain the powder load.

Not a really good way to aim at an individual target but fair enough for directing the muzzle towards a mass of men, I guess.

Best,
Michael

3rd October 2010, 02:35 PM	#1
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Here they are. m Attached Images

3rd October 2010, 03:34 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	What's even more interesting: While many Steinbüchsen would receive two superimposed stone balls at a time, the ball recess of this one is visibly just long enough for one single ball and that was literally situated at the muzzle and must have been optically prominent. The longer and smaller rear was all breech and would contain the powder load. Not a really good way to aim at an individual target but fair enough for directing the muzzle towards a mass of men, I guess. Best, Michael