Mark on an early barrel

Ed · 15th December 2023, 11:41 AM

Here ya go.

fernando · 15th December 2023, 11:50 AM

Fine; great stuff

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Ed · 15th December 2023, 12:13 PM

I was perusing the Osprey book "Medieval Handgonnes" and the author referenced a very similar barrel in Denmark.

https://samlinger.natmus.dk/thm/asset/43719

He says that there is a makers mark "I S" on the rear of the barrel.

Hmmmmmm ... "IS" mine has "IV" could there be a connection???

Take a look at the rear of the barrel:
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The date of the barrel is 1515.

See the prob?

BTW, you find anything further on the barrel I bought from you?

fernando · 15th December 2023, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed

... BTW, you find anything further on the barrel I bought from you?

I am afraid no additional clue since what was discussed at the time ... 2008 ?

15th December 2023, 11:41 AM	#1
Ed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 260	Here ya go. Attached Images

15th December 2023, 12:13 PM	#3
Ed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 260	I was perusing the Osprey book "Medieval Handgonnes" and the author referenced a very similar barrel in Denmark. https://samlinger.natmus.dk/thm/asset/43719 He says that there is a makers mark "I S" on the rear of the barrel. Hmmmmmm ... "IS" mine has "IV" could there be a connection??? Take a look at the rear of the barrel: The date of the barrel is 1515. See the prob? BTW, you find anything further on the barrel I bought from you?

15th December 2023, 11:50 AM	#2
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Fine; great stuff .