A tiny cannon for ID and coments

fernando · 13th July 2008, 07:33 PM

I wouldn't know on what tipology tis small cannon falls ... assuming i can call it a cannon.
We can say the previous owner didn't need to clean it so much ... despite most probably being full of rust.
Height 18 cms (7"). Diameter 7 cms (2 3/4"). Bore about 4 cms. (1 1/2").
Weight around 3,5 Kilos (7 pounds) ... the kitchen scale couldn't make it right.
A thin sleeve is lining the barrel, most probably a reinforcement (steel) to resist wear.
The seller says is portuguese, as he bought it in Portugal; i have no reason(or knowledge) not to beleive so. He also says it is from the 16/17th century, as it was the period this type was used, but i wouldn't know.
Coments on these particular assumptions and also in general will be so much welcome.
Fernando

13th July 2008, 07:33 PM	#1
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,647	A tiny cannon for ID and coments I wouldn't know on what tipology tis small cannon falls ... assuming i can call it a cannon. We can say the previous owner didn't need to clean it so much ... despite most probably being full of rust. Height 18 cms (7"). Diameter 7 cms (2 3/4"). Bore about 4 cms. (1 1/2"). Weight around 3,5 Kilos (7 pounds) ... the kitchen scale couldn't make it right. A thin sleeve is lining the barrel, most probably a reinforcement (steel) to resist wear. The seller says is portuguese, as he bought it in Portugal; i have no reason(or knowledge) not to beleive so. He also says it is from the 16/17th century, as it was the period this type was used, but i wouldn't know. Coments on these particular assumptions and also in general will be so much welcome. Fernando Attached Images Last edited by fernando; 13th July 2008 at 07:49 PM. Reason: pictures reviewed