A heavy wall gun, so-called "Doppelhaken" (Double Hook). German, circa 1540. Bronze with a dark patina from age. A twice stepped, round barrel with a smooth bore in 27 mm calibre with a coat of arms laid on top. Dovetailed sights. There is a rectangular priming pan on the side with remnants of the iron hinge pin for the missing pan cover. Large hook and securing ring on the underside. Length cm. historic, historical, 16th century, cannon, cannons, artillery, firearm, fire arm, firearms, fire arms, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, military, mili,

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