barrels with tube fastening in 1470-80

[Patrick O.]

I found this between a catch of fish in the noth sea outside de river thames

[Philip]

Interesting! Is there a touchhole drilled into one side of the barrel, at the rear, that connects with the bore? Any markings? How is the smaller-diameter "stem" in back attached -- does it look like a separate piece screwed in or brazed on, or does this thing look like it was cast in one piece? Finally, what kind of alloy do you think the metal is -- bronze, brass, or just copper?

[Patrick O.]

Originally Posted by Philip

Interesting! Is there a touchhole drilled into one side of the barrel, at the rear, that connects with the bore? Any markings? How is the smaller-diameter "stem" in back attached -- does it look like a separate piece screwed in or brazed on, or does this thing look like it was cast in one piece? Finally, what kind of alloy do you think the metal is -- bronze, brass, or just copper?

Hoi Philip
Thre is a small hole at the end the last part close to the thread
Is made from bronze i thinck
As far i can see it looks made in one piece
The last part above the thread is conical made

[Patrick O.]

Originally Posted by Philip

Interesting! Is there a touchhole drilled into one side of the barrel, at the rear, that connects with the bore? Any markings? How is the smaller-diameter "stem" in back attached -- does it look like a separate piece screwed in or brazed on, or does this thing look like it was cast in one piece? Finally, what kind of alloy do you think the metal is -- bronze, brass, or just copper?

Hoi Philip
Thre is a small hole at the end the last part close to the thread
Is made from bronze i thinck
As far i can see it looks made in one piece
The last part above the thread is conical made

[Marcus den toom]

Originally Posted by Patrick O.

I found this between a catch of fish in the noth sea outside de river thames

Hi Patrick,

Interesting piece, could you send me some more HD pictures please?
What is the bore diameter? Looks like a small caliber.
The threaded haft is something i never have seen before either. Very cool piece.

[fernando]

Marcus, are you determining that this is an actual cannon barrel ?

[Marcus den toom]

Originally Posted by fernando

Marcus, are you determining that this is an actual cannon barrel ?

Could be Nando, though i wouldnt rule a candlestick out either.

Added:
Here is a picture of a 16th century candlestick. Take away the bottom and top..?

[Patrick O.]

Originally Posted by Marcus den toom

Hi Patrick,

Interesting piece, could you send me some more HD pictures please?
What is the bore diameter? Looks like a small caliber.
The threaded haft is something i never have seen before either. Very cool piece.

Hoi Marcus
The bore hole is 17 mm and on the end close to the thread ther is a small hole and inside as far i can see there are groves

[Marcus den toom]

Originally Posted by Patrick O.

Hoi Marcus
The bore hole is 17 mm and on the end close to the thread ther is a small hole and inside as far i can see there are groves

Hi Patrick,

Could you show us a picture of the possible touchhole please?

[Patrick O.]

Originally Posted by Marcus den toom

Hi Patrick,

Could you show us a picture of the possible touchhole please?

I hope you have something on the fotos

[fernando]

Looks like a touch hole indeed.

[Philip]

Originally Posted by Patrick O.

Hoi Marcus
The bore hole is 17 mm and on the end close to the thread ther is a small hole and inside as far i can see there are groves

Thank you, Patrick, for all the info you have given us so far. Now about those grooves -- how many and when you shine a light inside, do they look straight or spiraled? Can you tell approximately how deep each groove is?

When you stick a rod down the bore, does it go all the way to the touchhole? Or might there be something inside that plugs it up before then?