Breech loading 1450-1550

Matchlock · 25th November 2008, 01:35 PM

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

broadaxe · 26th November 2008, 10:44 AM

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.

Matchlock · 26th November 2008, 11:55 AM

Very nice 15th century naval breech loading cannon indeed - thank you, broadaxe!

Michael

fernando · 13th December 2008, 05:31 PM

Michael, you have a PM.
Fernando

fernando · 14th December 2008, 04:17 PM

You got new PM, Michael.
Fernando

Matchlock · 21st February 2009, 05:29 PM

At the Tower of London.

Michael

Matchlock · 8th March 2009, 05:49 PM

Only these b/w photos available, taken as early as 1883 .

Michael

Matchlock · 9th May 2014, 05:06 PM

Hi broadaxe,

Sorry for almost overlooking your post.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...64&page=6&pp=3

Yes, this is a mid- to second-half 15th century breechloading ship gun, originally mounted on the ship's rail, with its swivel stuck in the wood.
It is preserved completely, including its detachable breech.

After a bit of photoshopping, I reattached your picture.

Best,
Michael

Itaca · 9th May 2014, 11:16 PM

Hi Matchlock thanks for your answer...
I will hold well in consideration your suggestion, it is true that for me they are very difficult the specific terms, I think about translating from Italian but they are not the correct words.

You have really reason the length is of 42 cms. I have been wrong to write, this barrel

I have found him in Albania, where I sometimes see some very beautiful rifles..

Matchlock · 10th May 2014, 09:58 AM

Thank you, Itaca,

Again: don't worry about your English, it is perfectly understood!

Best,
Michael

Andi · 30th May 2014, 08:46 PM

A breech loader chamber of the 15th century found in 1932 in front of the famous Lübeck Holstentor. Photographed at Museum Holstentor Lübeck, Germany. Unfortunately no dimensions and caliber are given.

Andi · 30th May 2014, 09:02 PM

Images from Tøjhusmuseet Copenhagen, Denmark.
The first is a netherlands 3/4 pounder called pothund of the 16th century the other ones were found in a ships wreck near Anholt.

26th November 2008, 10:44 AM	#2
broadaxe Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 332	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. Attached Images

21st February 2009, 05:29 PM	#6
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	At the Tower of London. Michael Attached Images

9th May 2014, 05:06 PM	#8
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi broadaxe, Sorry for almost overlooking your post. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...64&page=6&pp=3 Yes, this is a mid- to second-half 15th century breechloading ship gun, originally mounted on the ship's rail, with its swivel stuck in the wood. It is preserved completely, including its detachable breech. After a bit of photoshopping, I reattached your picture. Best, Michael Attached Images

30th May 2014, 08:46 PM	#11
Andi Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Halstenbek, Germany Posts: 202	A breech loader chamber of the 15th century found in 1932 in front of the famous Lübeck Holstentor. Photographed at Museum Holstentor Lübeck, Germany. Unfortunately no dimensions and caliber are given. Attached Images

30th May 2014, 09:02 PM	#12
Andi Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Halstenbek, Germany Posts: 202	Images from Tøjhusmuseet Copenhagen, Denmark. The first is a netherlands 3/4 pounder called pothund of the 16th century the other ones were found in a ships wreck near Anholt. Attached Images

25th November 2008, 01:35 PM	#1
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	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

26th November 2008, 11:55 AM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Very nice 15th century naval breech loading cannon indeed - thank you, broadaxe! Michael

13th December 2008, 05:31 PM	#4
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,651	Michael, you have a PM. Fernando

14th December 2008, 04:17 PM	#5
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,651	You got new PM, Michael. Fernando

8th March 2009, 05:49 PM	#7
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	15th Century Breech Loading Cannon at the Museo d'Artilleria, Madrid Only these b/w photos available, taken as early as 1883 . Michael Attached Images

9th May 2014, 11:16 PM	#9
Itaca Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 6	Hi Matchlock thanks for your answer... I will hold well in consideration your suggestion, it is true that for me they are very difficult the specific terms, I think about translating from Italian but they are not the correct words. You have really reason the length is of 42 cms. I have been wrong to write, this barrel I have found him in Albania, where I sometimes see some very beautiful rifles..

10th May 2014, 09:58 AM	#10
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Thank you, Itaca, Again: don't worry about your English, it is perfectly understood! Best, Michael