Gentleman Jeff Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 Ahoy! Can anyone tell me whether the small wooden cylindrical gunpowder containers usually slung on a baldric and used by musketeers in the 17th century could also have been used by a pirate in the very early 18th century? I fancy that method of storage for my pistol charges, but is it accurate for the early 1700's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentleman Jeff Posted August 21, 2005 Author Share Posted August 21, 2005 Damn! I posted this in the wrong forum...my sincerest apologies! Can anyone move this to plunder for me? Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackjohn Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 Ahoy! Can anyone tell me whether the small wooden cylindrical gunpowder containers usually slung on a baldric and used by musketeers in the 17th century could also have been used by a pirate in the very early 18th century? I fancy that method of storage for my pistol charges, but is it accurate for the early 1700's? Though possible, it seems unlikely. I believe pirates always wanted to be on the cutting edge of weapons technology. Bandoliers of charges are sort of a step backwards by 1700. And we do know the pirates on the Whydah had a cartridge box since one was found. But just one. For all those pirates. Man, that must've been tough during a battle! However... I suspect there were even luddites amongst the pirates... and we do know that during the War of the Spanish Succession old weapons were being pressed into service. My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentleman Jeff Posted August 21, 2005 Author Share Posted August 21, 2005 Thanks so much for that information, Black John. I will take your advice and keep the attitude that the pirates of old had; stay on the cutting edge of weapons technology. You wouldn't happen to know if there are any drawings or photos of the cartridge box found on board the Whydah do you? If I could get detailed particulars, such as measurements, etc., I could craft a replica of it. Also, a pattern for any cartridge box of the period would be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Sully Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 www.jarniganco.com & www.gggodwin.com have some fine examples, they're just a few years off. "Remember, on a pirate ship, in pirate waters, in a pirate world, ask no questions. Believe only what you see. No, believe half of what you see."... Burt Lancaster DUM SPIRO SPERO... WHILE I BREATH, I HOPE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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