Breech loading 1450-1550 - Page 31

Matchlock · 3rd December 2011, 06:55 PM

Hi Vandoo,

Thank you so much for this period artwork. Although the illustration posted by you is from the 18th c. it shows that the breech-loading guns of the time were only barely more evolved compared to those of 300 years ago.

Best,
Michael

fernando · 3rd December 2011, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Matchlock

Two Portuguese bronze breech-loading cannon pieces, early 16th c. each, and obviously two from a series.

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Sure they are Portuguese, Michl ?
I have found that the attribution of Portuguese'ship to some types of bronze canonry must be an added value, judging by how they baptize numberless examples in Commercial websites

Matchlock · 3rd December 2011, 07:21 PM

Hi 'Nando,

I just adopted the assignment given by the auction house; of course I am not certain about their actual provenance. Your input is all the more valuable in this context.

Anyway, my opinion, though usually as well based as possible and backed up by more than 30 years of experience, is far from claiming to be a rule. I realize there are people out there who are able to add amendments. I only wish they would do that after all! All I've been hoping for when starting this has been a lively discussion!

Still hoping for the best,
Michl

3rd December 2011, 07:21 PM	#93
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi 'Nando, I just adopted the assignment given by the auction house; of course I am not certain about their actual provenance. Your input is all the more valuable in this context. Anyway, my opinion, though usually as well based as possible and backed up by more than 30 years of experience, is far from claiming to be a rule. I realize there are people out there who are able to add amendments. I only wish they would do that after all! All I've been hoping for when starting this has been a lively discussion! Still hoping for the best, Michl Last edited by Matchlock; 4th December 2011 at 02:05 AM.

3rd December 2011, 06:55 PM	#91
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Vandoo, Thank you so much for this period artwork. Although the illustration posted by you is from the 18th c. it shows that the breech-loading guns of the time were only barely more evolved compared to those of 300 years ago. Best, Michael