ribauldequin

From Warlike

Q1366139




A ribauldequin, also known as a rabauld, randy, ribault, ribaudkin, infernal machine or organ gun, was a late medieval volley gun with many small-caliber iron barrels set up parallel on a platform, in use in medieval and early modern Europe during the Renaissance period. The name organ gun comes from the resemblance of the multiple barrels to a pipe organ.

Ribadoquín de hierro y madera (1501-1525). Museo Naval de Madrid 01Ribadoquín de hierro y madera (1501-1525). Museo Naval de Madrid 01
    TypeSubtypeDateDescriptionNotesSource
    commonsimageRibadoquín de hierro y madera (1501-1525). Museo Naval de Madrid 01 Commons