PETRONEL..............

[CRUSADER]

It might not be very old or made of gold like some of my other finds but it has a special place in my heart. The Cannon pictured are a fairly common UK find. But a complete Petronel, Fishtailed musket from circa 1640s is a great find in anyones books. They are highly collectable & this one is worth over £100 (not that I'm selling).

They were filled with black powder & fired for fun!

When ever I do displays, people comment on this item even though they see the gold coins. Shows it captures the imagination of those that have little interest in metal detecting & history.

 

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[PBK]

Okay, maybe they're not quite up there with Celtic staters, but I think those may be my favorites of all the (fantastic!) stuff you've posted. Gotta love 'em!

 

[CRUSADER]

Okay, maybe they're not quite up there with Celtic staters, but I think those may be my favorites of all the (fantastic!) stuff you've posted. Gotta love 'em!

Thanks, this petronel is one of the best examples I have seen for sale or in books

 

[shaun7]

it still looks like it could be fired!

have you ever been tempted

 

[CRUSADER]

it still looks like it could be fired!

have you ever been tempted

not sure where to get black powder

 

[Monty]

Fortunately black powder is plentiful and easy to get here in the USA. I shoot it in my old muzzle loader rifles for deer hunting. I would be tempted to build a little miniature wheeled carriage if I had one and fire it to celebrate holidays. There are a lot of the carbide cannons still around too. But I find such things very interesting, more so than coins even. Monty

 

[shaun7]

it still looks like it could be fired!

have you ever been tempted

not sure where to get black powder

if i was still 13 i would try opening up some bangers!


i'll bring some with me next time

 

[sasnz]

Very nice finds crusader, wish we had that sort of stuff here in New Zealand. WOuld love to see your collection one day.

Cheers Sasnz

 

[Silver Searcher]

it still looks like it could be fired!

have you ever been tempted

not sure where to get black powder

From Fireworks by the way very nice, never had anything like those two buties

 

[CRUSADER]

it still looks like it could be fired!

have you ever been tempted

not sure where to get black powder

From Fireworks by the way very nice, never had anything like those two buties

oh yeah......

 

[Iron Patch]

I like that better than almost everything you post!

 

[DigginThePast]

The cannon may be common over there but those are both very cool finds. 8) Congrats.

 

[sneaky6]

I must agree with PBK!!! Truly fantastic!! I always enjoy your post!! Keep up the good work!!

Sneaky

 

[BuckleBoy]

Those are Wonderful! Kids should still play with things like these--there's no choking hazard.

 

[CRUSADER]

Those are Wonderful! Kids should still play with things like these--there's no choking hazard.

I understand the joke, but just to add to the debate. It was unlikely that kids had the chance to play with them. They were more a Geltlemens table piece. Something they would play with after lunch to impress their friends. Maybe the odd kid had them in a wealthy family but not that many.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Those are Wonderful! Kids should still play with things like these--there's no choking hazard.

I understand the joke, but just to add to the debate. It was unlikely that kids had the chance to play with them. They were more a Geltlemens table piece. Something they would play with after lunch to impress their friends. Maybe to odd kid had them in a wealthy family but not that many.

Now THAT I never knew! Next time I have a dinner party I am going to whip out my matchbox sized Yacht. Maybe I can fill it with gunpowder so it will be impressive as well. 8)

 

[woody50]

Yes that was a great find, a very nice Petronel. I agree with you also about the cannon, but this one is pretty neat.

 

[mudslideslim]

great condition bud

i recovered a very similar petronel last year. - not quite as fine condition as yours
hh
slim

http://relichunt.com

 

[CRUSADER]

Re: great condition bud

i recovered a very similar petronel last year. - not quite as fine condition as yours
hh
slim

http://relichunt.com

They are a special find. I was just lucky to get 1 which was near perfect. Never had another since.

 

[allen]

that is a really neat find !!!