A German breech-loading falconet, dated 1619. Two-stage iron barrel, octagonal changing to round, in 35 mm calibre with lateral trunnions and spherical cannon muzzle. Iron front sight and dovetailed cut rear sight. Tetragonal chamber, the vent hole on the upper surface protected by a square cover. In front of this are various marks and an ornamental engraving with the date "1619". Pin-secured breech block with toothed rod and lateral crank handle. Oaken gun carriage replaced in period style with iron fittings and wooden wheels, the underside with threaded bar a,

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