Arquebus - The Firearms Forum

Palmetto · 10-19-2010, 08:01 AM

Does anyone know what kind of muzzle velocity a 17th Century gun like an Arquebus had? I wonder if it was as high as 1000 fps like a Brown bess.

The Spanish explorers and the Pilgrims carried these guns.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arquebus

Alpo · 10-19-2010, 09:51 AM

It would depend on the load. Lousy powder, a light charge and a loose-fitting projectile would give you much less velocity than good powder, a heavy charge and a bullet that fit tightly. The style of ignition would have nothing to do with it.

Jim K · 10-19-2010, 06:30 PM

Another double post.

Jim

10-19-2010, 08:01 AM	#1
Palmetto V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 188	Arquebus Does anyone know what kind of muzzle velocity a 17th Century gun like an Arquebus had? I wonder if it was as high as 1000 fps like a Brown bess. The Spanish explorers and the Pilgrims carried these guns. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arquebus -->

10-19-2010, 09:51 AM	#2
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,650	Re: Arquebus It would depend on the load. Lousy powder, a light charge and a loose-fitting projectile would give you much less velocity than good powder, a heavy charge and a bullet that fit tightly. The style of ignition would have nothing to do with it. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

10-19-2010, 06:30 PM	#3
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: Arquebus Another double post. Jim