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Matchlock Mechanism

1600-1650 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Matchlock mechanism for a pistol, steel, with a shaped lock plate and pan with spring cover, scroll-like serpentine and screw head pierced with a trefoil

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Steel
Brief description
Matchlock mechanism for a pistol, steel, with a shaped lock plate and pan with spring cover, scroll-like serpentine and screw head pierced with a trefoil, Italian, early 17th century.; Arms and armour
Physical description
Matchlock mechanism for a pistol, steel, with a shaped lock plate and pan with spring cover, scroll-like serpentine and screw head pierced with a trefoil
Dimensions
  • Height: 5.9cm
  • Length: 5.3cm
Credit line
Bequeathed by Maj. V. A. Farquharson
Collection
Accession number
M.794-1927

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Record createdApril 5, 2004
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