Record ID: LANCUM-251682
Object type: MATCHLOCK MUSKET
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of the copper alloy matchlock, probably dating to AD c.1600-c.1750. This plate is probably part of the firing mechanism possibly the serpentine. It would be one of a pair. It is engraved to appear like a birds head and is probably for a commissioned rather than a mass produced matchlock possibly for hunting in terms of fowling. It is unusual in that it is copper rather than iron but sometimes brass is used on expensive' sporting guns, but usually rather later in the 18th rather than 17th century, and often continental (German usually) in origin. The length is 62mm, the wid…
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2017
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