Lot 3094
An Austrian late Gothic haquebut (handgonne), first half of the 15th century
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
Wrought-iron octagonal barrel with smooth bore in 3.1 cm calibre. Recessed vent hole on the upper side with small forged flash guard. Fire-welded hook on the underside with the arsenal mark of the City of Vienna struck on one side. The shaft made of oak with several grooves and wrought-iron reinforcement band. An X-ray image of the barrel's anchoring in the shaft is available. Barrel length 23 cm, overall length 101 cm; weight 5.5 kg.Provenance: From a private Viennese collection. Acquired from Schloss Gmünd in Austria.
Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?