Re: The oldest known handgun in existence, ca. 1400-10

Matchlock · 27th January 2009, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spiridonov

I think? that this handgonne is fake

Anyway, what makes you think so?

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fernando · 27th January 2009, 09:37 PM

Yes, let's see what Spiridonov has to say; he seems to be qualified in this field

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Fernando

Matchlock · 28th January 2009, 03:09 PM

Right, Fernando,

I'm keen to profit from his competence. Hope he'll share it.

Michael

Pukka Bundook · 29th January 2009, 02:17 PM

Good day to you, Michael and Fernando!

I am also waiting with interest for a reply, but I'm beginning to turn a funny colour.....

With best wishes,

Richard.

fernando · 29th January 2009, 02:43 PM

Spiridonov, are you still around ?

Fernando

Matchlock · 29th January 2009, 05:17 PM

Thank you, Fernando and Richard,

Well, I guess that Spiridonow obviously has taken his time studying profoundly what I posted in November and consequently drawn his expert conclusions. After all, he may have a far better collection than I, more books and may have been to more museums than I have. Who knows?

We should not worry too much, though, my friends - to each his own ...

Michael

Matchlock · 21st February 2009, 06:52 PM

A similar tiller gun preserved at the Springfield Armory - wooden staff replaced, no mechanism.

Sadly no better photo available.

MIchael

21st February 2009, 06:52 PM	#7
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	A similar tiller gun preserved at the Springfield Armory - wooden staff replaced, no mechanism. Sadly no better photo available. MIchael Attached Images

27th January 2009, 09:37 PM	#2
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Yes, let's see what Spiridonov has to say; he seems to be qualified in this field . Fernando

28th January 2009, 03:09 PM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Right, Fernando, I'm keen to profit from his competence. Hope he'll share it. Michael

29th January 2009, 02:17 PM	#4
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Good day to you, Michael and Fernando! I am also waiting with interest for a reply, but I'm beginning to turn a funny colour..... With best wishes, Richard.

29th January 2009, 02:43 PM	#5
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Spiridonov, are you still around ? Fernando

29th January 2009, 05:17 PM	#6
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Thank you, Fernando and Richard, Well, I guess that Spiridonow obviously has taken his time studying profoundly what I posted in November and consequently drawn his expert conclusions. After all, he may have a far better collection than I, more books and may have been to more museums than I have. Who knows? We should not worry too much, though, my friends - to each his own ... Michael