| Is Artillery: | yes |
| Bâton à feu. | |
| Type: | Hand artillery |
| Origin: | Western Europe |
| Service: | 1380-1400? |
| Used By: | Western European countries |
| Wars: | Hundred Years War |
| Designer: | Unknown |
| Design Date: | 13th century |
| Production Date: | 14th century |
| Number: | ? |
| Weight: | 1.04kg |
| Part Length: | 18 cm |
| Caliber: | 2 cm |
| Range: | ? |
The Bâton à feu, or Baston à feu (French for "Fire stick"), is a type of hand cannon developed in the 14th century in Western Europe. This weapon type corresponds to the portable artillery of the second half of 14th century.[1]
The Bâton à feu at the Musée de l'Armée in Paris has an hexagonal cross-section, and looks like a steel tube. It weighs 1.04 kg, and has a length of 18 cm. Its caliber is 2 cm.
In order to facilitate handling, the metal piece was placed at the end of a wooden pole. The powder was ignited through a small hole at the top, with a red-hot steel stick.[1]