Photos from museum of Tabor. Czechia

Matchlock · 12th August 2009, 01:11 PM

Hi Alexander,

As to your questions about the early Pilsen handgun:

1. I do not know the caliber.

2. The marks on the stocks are no doubt owner's or arsenal markings. I will try and zoom them from the 100 year old photograph.

3. The barrel and stock seem to be connected only by means of the hook.

4. I don't know.

5. The iron finial of the ramrod is a scourer meant for cleaning the barrel walls.

6. I don't know.

7. I date the piece ca. 1430, the barrel may be as early as the late 14th century.

Best,
Michael

12th August 2009, 01:11 PM	#15
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Alexander, As to your questions about the early Pilsen handgun: 1. I do not know the caliber. 2. The marks on the stocks are no doubt owner's or arsenal markings. I will try and zoom them from the 100 year old photograph. 3. The barrel and stock seem to be connected only by means of the hook. 4. I don't know. 5. The iron finial of the ramrod is a scourer meant for cleaning the barrel walls. 6. I don't know. 7. I date the piece ca. 1430, the barrel may be as early as the late 14th century. Best, Michael