ashcmt Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Hey fellas, Had a trip down to Warwick last weekend, visited kenilworth and Warwick Castle. They had a display at Warwick with some gorgeous old guns, and this heffa was one of them... Excuse the numpty in the pic.... ....its me..... Anyway, this seriously large bore rifle was by far the most interesting on display and didnt have a plaque or any information provided about it. It's a flintlock, mounted on a stand in a massive bay window, that allowed it to be moved around and easily aimed. What astonishes me is the calibre! Anyone know any more or have ever heard of such a gun? Would love to know a bit more about it. Had a little gander around online but cant find much! Regards Ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryantidgwell Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 the gun shop near me as one hanging of the wall will ask him next time im in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurstpol Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 (edited) I can not tell from the picture, but I have seen and used a weapon of this size of which there are 2 possible types and uses, 1.It may be a version of a Punt Gun for wild fowling. 2. I have seen weapons like this fixed on naval ships of the 18/19th century as anti personnel weapons against boarders, but the barrel was usually a non ferrous metal, brass, bronze, a bit like a beefed up blunderbuss, ( Magnum Force Blunderbuss} . Edited May 19, 2009 by hurstpol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 It does look like one of the guns that goes on the side of the old naval ships that would be used to shoot crew when the ships were locked together! Are you pretending its your thing in that pic ? hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashcmt Posted May 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 I can not tell from the picture, but I have seen and used a weapon of this size of which there are 2 possible types and uses, 1.It may be a version of a Punt Gun for wild fowling. 2. I have seen weapons like this fixed on naval ships of the 18/19th century as anti personnel weapons against boarders, but the barrel was usually a non ferrous metal, brass, bronze, a bit like a beefed up blunderbuss, ( Magnum Force Blunderbuss} . Not a bad call that as it does look rather cannonesque! and judging by the size of the unipod(?) holding it up, i wouldnt want to drag that thing in a sling over mudflats in waders!!!!! never mind pick the thing up and put it to my shoulder!!! It does look like one of the guns that goes on the side of the old naval ships that would be used to shoot crew when the ships were locked together! Are you pretending its your thing in that pic ? hahaha If that little chain wasnt on it i would have had the stock firmly placed in my shoulder and all manner of deck hands would have been running infront of me...in my imagination ofcourse. to be honest i was dragged away kicking and screaming by the missus, apparently there was a waxwork display further up of a guy called henry with a v and three vertical lines next to his name. he had six women around him so i'm assuming he was some sort of pimp...? any ideas? if you ever have the chance, get down there is a fascinating castle. Ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funky Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 If you want to see a serious gun collection go the sandringham Perdys army and navy you name it its there the late kings collection i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashcmt Posted May 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 good shout funky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Well Done ash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Looks similar to "Snotty`s" canon that he brought along to Bisley 2 years ago the one that felled FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart92 Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 i have those shorts >< stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjimlad Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Looks like a big'un ! Havant Museum (in Hampshire) has a brilliant wildfowling gun collection as used around Chichester Harbour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 I visited Warwick Castle about two months ago. The gun in question was impressive to say the least. Other flintlock shotguns and pistols were also on display, but mounted on a wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubbertspeak Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 I think the naval gun referred to above was called a Murderer: http://www.ccmuseumedres.com/tour.php?acti...s&record=31 Hub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Just in case anyone was thinking of visiting, the Havant Museum, which houses not only a superb local punt and gun but the Vokes collection of firearms, is currently closed for major refurbishment but will reopen during the autumn. I believe the gun in the pic is a swivel gun, or, since it is`nt mounted on a ship and is`nt made of brass or bronze,it would be more correctly described as a rampart gun. As has been suggested it would have been used to repel boarders or other unwanted guests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Its a wall gun. I've seen it in the flesh and it is truly a beast! ZB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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