Gun barrel
Category
Arms and armour
Date
circa 1650
Materials
Iron
Measurements
540 mm (Length)45 mm (Diameter)
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Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire
NT 1127059
Summary
Iron gun barrel, almost certainly English, c1650.
Full description
Iron gun barrel, almost certainly English, c1650. Cut down iron barrel formed in 2 stages, octagonal at the breech, then round to the muzzle, and separated by turned mouldings. The breech with a raised rear sight and struck with an indecipherable makers mark. The breech plug and tang are intact. Length 51cm. Calibre 20mm
Marks and inscriptions
V incised under barrel
References
Godwin, 2004: Brian C. Godwin. “Hardwick Hall: Part 2: a lock, a stock, and 8 barrels.” Journal of the Arms & Armour Society 18.2 (2004): pp.78-88. Godwin, 1999: Brian Godwin. “Early English firearms at Hardwick Hall.” 16th Park Lane Arms Fair catalogue. London: 1999.