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17th C. Chinese Iron / Wood Triple Barrel Hand Cannon

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East Asia, China, Late Ming to early Qing Dynasty, ca. 17th century CE. A sizable cast-iron hand cannon with a lengthy wooden pole secured with a small pin on the socketing shaft. The iron cannon has a trio of narrow barrels with slightly-flared muzzles and a single ringed astragal around the midsection. Small perforated openings situated at the base of each barrel enable the insertion of a lit fuse to ignite the compacted gunpowder held within. The Chinese hand cannon - or "handgonne" - was a shoulder-mounted weapon that was both cumbersome and difficult to aim. However, if the fired projectile did hit its intended target, the inflicted damage would be immense. Typical hand cannons like this example were capable of firing .50 to .70 caliber projectiles and paved the way for modern-day firearms. Size: 54" L x 2.9" W (137.2 cm x 7.4 cm).

Provenance: ex-private Los Angeles County, California, USA collection

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Condition Report: Minor nicks and abrasions to wooden pole and iron cannon end, with light encrustations within some recessed areas, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits and great patina throughout. Cannon has not been tested for functionality.

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East Asia, China, Late Ming to early Qing Dynasty, ca. 17th century CE. A sizable cast-iron hand cannon with a lengthy wooden pole secured with a small pin on the socketing shaft. The iron cannon has a trio of narrow barrels with slightly-flared muzzles and a single ringed astragal around the midsection. Small perforated openings situated at the base of each barrel enable the insertion of a lit fuse to ignite the compacted gunpowder held within. The Chinese hand cannon - or "handgonne" - was a shoulder-mounted weapon that was both cumbersome and difficult to aim. However, if the fired projectile did hit its intended target, the inflicted damage would be immense. Typical hand cannons like this example were capable of firing .50 to .70 caliber projectiles and paved the way for modern-day firearms. Size: 54" L x 2.9" W (137.2 cm x 7.4 cm).

Provenance: ex-private Los Angeles County, California, USA collection

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#148878
Condition Report: Minor nicks and abrasions to wooden pole and iron cannon end, with light encrustations within some recessed areas, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits and great patina throughout. Cannon has not been tested for functionality.

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