A German iron wall gun, 2nd half of the 15th century. Forged iron round barrel in 14 mm calibre with a swamped muzzle and a forge welded hook on the underside. Touch hole on the right side with a powder recess. At the end of the barrel there is a tapered quadrangular tiller with a ring finial. Pitted, corroded surface. Length 77 cm. Cf. Hans-Bert Lockhoven, Feuerwaffen, Cologne 1970, page 10 for a similar wall gun at the Rheinisches Museum in Cologne. historic, historical, 15th century, shoulder arm, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, military, militaria, firearm, fir,

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