Sochongtong

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.856

Category

Craft

Era

조선 선조 24년(1591)

Designated year

1986

Location

종로구, 서울특별시— 서울 종로구 효자로 12, 국립고궁박물관 (세종로,국립고궁박물관)

Coordinates

37.576571, 126.974851

With total length of 75.5 cm and diameter of 1.6 cm, this is one of the portable firearms made during the reign of King Seonjo (r. 1567-1608) of the Joseon Dynasty. Having a more advanced form than the seungja chongtong gun, it is longer than the latter with its bamboo-like joints evenly connected. The gun barrel is slightly bent to enable the bullets to receive a more powerful force during the shooting process and to reach long distances. The barrel of the gun has been made long so that the firearm does not leak and the bullets can hit the mark, and the powder chamber has been made slightly thick. The year of manufacture, amount of gunpowder, and manufacturer of this gun can be accurately known based on the inscriptions on it. With its perfect state of preservation, it is regarded as a precious material for researching on the history of firearms.

Location