A breech piece, for a breech-loading cannon, German, 16th century. Bronze cylindrical powder chamber in 39 mm calibre with a slightly reinforced base and a stepped insert piece. Cast handle. Touchhole on top. The chamber is split on one side with minor damage. Length 32 cm. historic, historical, 16th century, cannon, cannons, artillery, firearm, fire arm, firearms, fire arms, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, military, militaria, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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License: Licensed
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