What does this research mean for the field?

A fine brass pistol barrel, identified as a 'pocket dag', likely originated from Chepstow Castle and shares typological similarities with other historical weapons from Wales and elsewhere. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To describe a distinctive brass pistol barrel believed to originate from Chepstow Castle and explore its historical context.

April 10, 2026Open Access

A `pocket dag' from Chepstow

Key Points

To describe a distinctive brass pistol barrel believed to originate from Chepstow Castle and explore its historical context.
Analyzed the design and craftsmanship of the brass pistol barrel.
Reviewed similar weapons from Wales and other regions for comparison.
Considered historical records to assess the origins and significance of the barrel.
Identified unique features of the Chepstow pistol barrel that indicate its origin.
Found connections with similar weapons from other parts of Wales.
Proposed historical significance related to the craftsmanship of the period.

Abstract

Description of a fine, brass pistol barrel though to have come from Chepstow Castle. Other similar weapons from Wales and elsewhere are also considered.

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A `pocket dag' from Chepstow

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