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Record ID: WAW-679807
Object type: GUNFLINT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval gunflint with lead casing from a flintlock gun.
The flint is square in plan and is enclosed on both faces and one side by a sub-rectangular folded lead holder. The three visible edges of the flint show signs of working, both controlled and uncontrolled fractures, the other edge is obscured. The edges of the lead are rounded and there is a small hole present in the folded side of the lead holder. This hole was presumably part of the mounting mechanism. A hairline crack is present along the fold.
The gunflint measures 22.60mm long, 24.24mm wide and …
Created on: Thursday 26th August 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 1st September 2010
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