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1884.27.19

Matchlock long gun with a straight, brass bound stock at a slight angle to the octagonal barrel. Elaborate brass pan cover. The gun is muzzle-loading.

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1884.27.19

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Collection type
Object
Description
Matchlock long gun with a straight, brass bound stock at a slight angle to the octagonal barrel. Elaborate brass pan cover. The gun is muzzle-loading.
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Cultural groups
Japanese
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1862
Date collected
By 1862
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Material Brass Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Forged (Metal), Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 1090 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.27.19 Other numbers: 19
Research and responses

From 1851 Pitt Rivers was interested in the development of new firearms as a result of his work for the Schools of Musketry. This object was probably part of this work. [AP Leverhulme project on founding collection 1995-1998]

Search terms: Firearm Weapon, Firearm

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