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1966.1.1255

Smooth bore matchlock long gun, Torador style. The gun is muzzle-loading and has a ramrod. [MdeA 04/12/2008]

1966.1.1255

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Collection type
Object
Description
Smooth bore matchlock long gun, Torador style. The gun is muzzle-loading and has a ramrod. [MdeA 04/12/2008]
Long description
The barrel is metal, with the ramrod set on the underside. The stock is wood, straight and oval in section at the butt. There is a metal butt plate. The lock and lock plate are metal with floral decorative studs around the nails. [AF [OPS Move] 23/6/2017]
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Ipswich Museum
PRM source Patricia Margaret Maclaren Butler
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1966
Date collected
By 1966
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1966
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 1645 mm, Width: max 53 mm, Height: max 170 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1966.1.1255

Search terms: Firearm Weapon, Firearm

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