Production: Unknown
Wheel-lock gun
J.S. Henderson Bequest
Length: 86.7 cm
Weight: 2615 g
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart
17th Century, Early#
Production date:
circa
AD 1620
Carbine. This elegant and beautifully made short wheellock firearm would have been used by the cavalry from horseback, though this example was probably owned by a high ranking and wealthy officer rather than the common cavalryman.
Accession number: HEN.M.426-1933
Primary reference Number: 19509
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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