Breech loading 1450-1550

Matchlock · 30th December 2013, 04:39 PM

For two personal wheellock breechloaders of Henry VIII, please see
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...634#post164634

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Maurice · 31st December 2013, 02:42 PM

Swivel-gun / ship's canon.

I made this image in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam a few months ago.

This Dutch cannon was excavated from the reclaimed Haarlemmermeer in the second half of the 19th century.
It may have been used during the Battle of Haarlemmermeer in 1573.
The wooden support on which the cannon is mounted with six wrought-iron bands can swivel on an iron pin, allowing for greater accuracy in shooting at enemy ships.

Matchlock · 31st December 2013, 02:57 PM

Thank you so much, Maurice,

For this nice and good-quality contribution of yours!

Judging by the short, swamped and rounded muzzle section and the engraved roped frieze at the rear end of the barrel, this piece can be dated be as early as ca. 1510, so it really saw service for quite a long time.

Best,
Michael

fernando · 31st December 2013, 03:26 PM

Very nice and rather early breech loader, Maurice.
Thanks for sharing

Maurice · 31st December 2013, 04:36 PM

You're welcome Michael and Fernando!

Not my collectionfield, but I think they're fascinating!

Happy newyear,
Maurice

Matchlock · 31st December 2013, 04:40 PM

And to you!

Michael

fernando · 31st December 2013, 04:41 PM

Amen

31st December 2013, 02:42 PM	#2
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,453	Swivel-gun / ship's canon. I made this image in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam a few months ago. This Dutch cannon was excavated from the reclaimed Haarlemmermeer in the second half of the 19th century. It may have been used during the Battle of Haarlemmermeer in 1573. The wooden support on which the cannon is mounted with six wrought-iron bands can swivel on an iron pin, allowing for greater accuracy in shooting at enemy ships. Attached Images

30th December 2013, 04:39 PM	#1
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	For two personal wheellock breechloaders of Henry VIII, please see http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...634#post164634 m

31st December 2013, 02:57 PM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Thank you so much, Maurice, For this nice and good-quality contribution of yours! Judging by the short, swamped and rounded muzzle section and the engraved roped frieze at the rear end of the barrel, this piece can be dated be as early as ca. 1510, so it really saw service for quite a long time. Best, Michael

31st December 2013, 03:26 PM	#4
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Very nice and rather early breech loader, Maurice. Thanks for sharing

31st December 2013, 04:36 PM	#5
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,453	You're welcome Michael and Fernando! Not my collectionfield, but I think they're fascinating! Happy newyear, Maurice

31st December 2013, 04:40 PM	#6
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	And to you! Michael

31st December 2013, 04:41 PM	#7
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Amen