Medieval hand cannons -- asian?

Bill M · 31st October 2008, 10:40 AM

Thank you Miguel for the link and information.

These did range in size from small to large. I have them from 24" like the one you posted up to about five feet and 300 pounds.

Though some of the smaller ones were used as hand cannons, most were used as swivel or rail guns and mounted on boats.

I have read (somewhere) that some of the smaller Lantakas were cut down to make the breech end more portable. These were sometimes hand -held and used to blow down an enemy's door.

Thank you for bringing these cannons up. Fascinating subject.

You are a welcome member to the Forum. Let me know if I can be of service in helping you collect.

31st October 2008, 10:40 AM	#13
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Thank you Miguel for the link and information. These did range in size from small to large. I have them from 24" like the one you posted up to about five feet and 300 pounds. Though some of the smaller ones were used as hand cannons, most were used as swivel or rail guns and mounted on boats. I have read (somewhere) that some of the smaller Lantakas were cut down to make the breech end more portable. These were sometimes hand -held and used to blow down an enemy's door. Thank you for bringing these cannons up. Fascinating subject. You are a welcome member to the Forum. Let me know if I can be of service in helping you collect.