Combined priming flask and wheel lock spanner
J.S. Henderson Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart
16th Century, Late
Circa
1570
-
1600
In order to fire a wheellock pistol, the wheel had to be turned through about a half turn, using a separate key, against a strong spring where it was held in place by a catch attached to the trigger mechanism. This wonderful tool combined a key with a small powder flask for the fine grain priming powder which was put into the pan beside the wheel and which was ignited by the action of the flint against the side of the rotating disc.
Accession number: HEN.M.460-1933
Primary reference Number: 19684
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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