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History => Ancient and Medieval History => Topic started by: Duncan Head on Oct 08, 2026, 06:49 PM

Title: Oldest gun found in South Korea
Post by: Duncan Head on Oct 08, 2026, 06:49 PM
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/soldiers-sweeping-for-land-mines-in-south-korea-have-unearthed-the-countrys-oldest-gun-a-600-year-old-inscribed-bronze-tube-180989610/

A 14th-15th century bronze handgun.
Title: Re: Oldest gun found in South Korea
Post by: Jim Webster on Oct 08, 2026, 07:40 PM
Somewhat ironic it was found by the military during mine clearance
Title: Re: Oldest gun found in South Korea
Post by: Imperial Dave on Oct 08, 2026, 07:50 PM
Wow
Title: Re: Oldest gun found in South Korea
Post by: stevenneate on Oct 08, 2026, 09:39 PM
Quote from: Jim Webster on Oct 08, 2026, 07:40 PMSomewhat ironic it was found by the military during mine clearance

May have discovered the world's oldest landmines as well?
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