Lot 1266: Three-Barrel Hand Cannon/"Handgonne"
Auction Location: Rock Island, IL
Auction Date: May 14, 2022
Lot 1266: Three-Barrel Hand Cannon/"Handgonne"
Auction Location: Rock Island, IL
Auction Date: May 14, 2022
Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500
Price Realized:
Three-Barrel Hand Cannon/"Handgonne"
Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Hand Cannon
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 60
Barrel: 9 1/4 inch round
Finish: iron
Grip:
Stock: wood
Item Views: 3033
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number: 
Catalog Page: 194
Class: Antique
Description:
Likely originating from China or nearby in East Asia, this "handgonne" is an example of the earliest multi-shot man portable firearms. It has three barrels secured together with bands attached to a section of a haft. The haft would have been longer originally. Each barrel has a touch hole that would have been used to manually ignite the powder charge. The overall length is 26 inches including the wood and 17 1/8 inch not including the wood.
Rating Definition:
Fair overall with dark brown patina, moderate oxidation and pitting, and cracks and chips on the heavily worn haft.
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