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25th November 2008, 12:29 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Nothern Mexico
Posts: 458
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Matchlock, I just wanted to tell you that I find very interesting and stimulant your threads. I have no real knowledge about this early fireweapons, or about the construction of a crossbow (and I would love to), but I enjoy all this instructive material you manage on the forum. Thank you.
Regards Gonzalo |
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25th November 2008, 01:35 PM
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(deceased)
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking
Posts: 4,310
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Thank you, Gonzalo,
It is a great pleasure to me to learn that you like my threads. That will keep me going. Thanks again, Michael |
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26th November 2008, 10:44 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 332
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very interesting thread, thank you. I especialy liked the gun & bandoleer combo on #7.
Here is my contribution to the subject: a breech loading swivel cannon, found in very shallow waters off the coast of Israel, south to the city of Haifa, north to Caserea Maritima. Probably a relic from slave/pirate galley, as at that time - 15th century, there was very little buisness for merchant vessels to do there. Interestingly enough, found with the breech, swivel and breech-locking bar. The barrel used to be 30% longer but only the front rings survived (not shown). It is on display in the National Maritime Museum in Haifa. I will be able to bring measurements sometimes later. |
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