A rare German hand cannon, early 15th century. Forged iron octagonal barrel in 28 mm calibre with reinforced muzzle, slightly rounded cascabel, conical touchhole. Surface patinated and somewhat corroded. Length 20 cm. A very similar hand cannon with original mounting is shown in Jan Durdik, Alte Handfeuerwaffen, Prague 1977, Ill 3. historic, historical, 15th century, shoulder arm, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, military, militaria, firearm, fire arm, gun, fire arms, firearms, guns, weapon, arms, weapons, arms, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out,,

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