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.

http://books.google.de/books?id=gUzp...barrel&f=false
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

[Matchlock]

Thank you, Alexender,

Could you please post the link to the images you found, or mail me a higher-rz image?

Best,
Michael

[Spiridonov]

Originally Posted by Matchlock

Thank you, Alexender,

Could you please post the link to the images you found, or mail me a higher-rz image?

Best,
Michael

Hello, Michael! Of course, I can. I have send pdf book on your email.

[Matchlock]

Received!

Thank you so much!

Best,
Michael

[Matchlock]

To be deleted ...