Handgun fragments found near Germany's Kletzke Castle may date to 14th century, new research shows

If a connection between the "Kletzke Hand Cannon” and the siege is confirmed by archaeologists, this would make it nine years ...
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Europe's oldest handgun may date to 14th-century siege at German castle

The discovery of a handgun from 1390 found in Germany reveals that portable firearms were used earlier than thought in late medieval Europe.
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Archaeologists In Germany May Have Just Identified The Oldest Handgun Ever Found In Europe

A bronze weapon found in Kletzke, Germany appears to date back to 1390, which would make it the oldest-known handgun ever ...