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2008.126.1

Smooth bore, matchlock long gun. The gun is muzzle-loading but has no ramrod. The stock is cylindrical in section and curves down to the butt. The lock is simple, formed of piece of curved metal protruding from a hole in the stock. The barrel is supported by four copper alloy bands. [AF [OPS Move] 28/6/2017]

2008.126.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Smooth bore, matchlock long gun. The gun is muzzle-loading but has no ramrod. The stock is cylindrical in section and curves down to the butt. The lock is simple, formed of piece of curved metal protruding from a hole in the stock. The barrel is supported by four copper alloy bands. [AF [OPS Move] 28/6/2017]
Geographical reference
China
Asia > Eastern Asia > China
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Unknown Source
Date
Acquisition information
Found unentered: 20/11/2008
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Iron Metal, Material Pigment, Process Carved, Process Varnished, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Height: max 189 mm, Width: max 94 mm, Length: max 1325 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2008.126.1

Search terms: Firearm Weapon, Firearm