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2008.124.1

Smooth bore, matchlock long gun. The gun is muzzle-loading and has a ramrod. The barrel is secured with 6 sections of plant fibre string. The stock/butt is wooden, rectangular and straight with a wooden buttplate. [MdeA 21/11/2008]

2008.124.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Smooth bore, matchlock long gun. The gun is muzzle-loading and has a ramrod. The barrel is secured with 6 sections of plant fibre string. The stock/butt is wooden, rectangular and straight with a wooden buttplate. [MdeA 21/11/2008]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Unknown Source
Date
Acquisition information
Found unentered: 20/11/2008
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Metal, Material Iron Metal, Material Plant Fibre, Material String, Process Carved, Process Forged (Metal), Process Bound
Dimensions
Height: max 120 mm, Width: max 60 mm, Length: max 2025 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2008.124.1 Other numbers: 234

Search terms: Firearm Weapon, Firearm