They Find a Hand Cannon in Brandenburg that Could Belong to the Oldest Gun in Europe

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The discovery of this medieval bronze piece could advance the chronology of portable firearms in Europe and provide unprecedented data on the military history of the continent

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The history of the war in Europe has just experienced an unexpected turning point in the land of Brandenburg, Germany. A bronze fragment of only six centimeters could well be the oldest portable firearm ever discovered on the continent. Older than the famous Tannenberg rifle, this artifact bears witness to the brutal appearance of [...]

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The first European firearms remain difficult to document. Medieval texts rarely mention their precise use, and archaeological remains are often fragmentary. That is why the discovery of a small piece of cannon near Kletzke Castle in Brandenburg arouses particular interest. Dated around 1390, this fragment brings a new element to understand how these technologies spread across Europe. Six centimetres of bronze questioning six centuries of militar…

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The discovery of a very old pistol has sparked debate among historians. This is because it appears to be the oldest pistol in Europe, surpassing the dating of another weapon by nine years. The mysterious pistol was found in Germany.