For sale is a unique replica, combining a boarding axe blade 9" long by 2-1/2" wide with a 75-cal matchlock serpentine-fired hand gonne. The functional barrel is 7" long, 6-1/2" to the touch hole, with an extra length socket to form the handle for the axe. For safety, there is a swiveling pan cover so one can affix their match or punk/tinder to the serpentine, where the cover is only opened once the arm is pointed down range at the target. Overall this piece meaures 21-1/2" long and is in excellent condition. With any such hand gonne like this (tube, 1/8" thick walls) wthout reinforcing rings, these are shot with typical handgun vs rifle-like (of same caliber) reduced charges, say of 1/2 the bore diameter.
$350, plus will split the shipping with you, best using Pirate Ship for the best pricing options.
One thing is guaranteed for sure ... you'll be the ONLY one at the range with one ... as I've yet to see another one - ever - outside of the British Royal Armory Museum! I am down-sizing my shootable collection and will be posting lots of arms and associated items for sale.
Please post a "I'll take it" here, then send me a PM, so others know the possible outcome of this item. Thanks!
$350, plus will split the shipping with you, best using Pirate Ship for the best pricing options.
One thing is guaranteed for sure ... you'll be the ONLY one at the range with one ... as I've yet to see another one - ever - outside of the British Royal Armory Museum! I am down-sizing my shootable collection and will be posting lots of arms and associated items for sale.
Please post a "I'll take it" here, then send me a PM, so others know the possible outcome of this item. Thanks!
