Dating Earliest Barrels: the Importance of the Position of the Touch Hole

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Dating Earliest Barrels: the Importance of the Position of the Touch Hole

20th January 2014, 02:40 PM

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Matchlock

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Raf

Found this (ex Bonhams) that looks like its been cut down from something early.

Thanks for sharing, Raf,

Yes, this barrel with rich magic markings was sawn off.

It somehow managed to escape my attentiveness; when was that Bonhams sale?

I attached images of a barrel struck with similar magic markings, early 15th c., and two other, similar.

Best,
Michael

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