Hand Cannon

The earliest hand cannon was developed in the fifteenth century. For firing, the hand cannon could be held in two hands while a helper applied the means of ignition. These could range from smoldering wood or coal, red-hot iron rods, to slow-burning matches. Alternatively, the hand cannon could be placed on a rest and held by one hand while the gunner applied the means of ignition himself. Projectiles used in these weapons were varied, with many utilizing a variety of different ammunition. Rocks or pebbles found on the ground could be fired from hand cannons. More sophisticated ammunition, such iron or stone in the shape of balls, and arrows could also be used.

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