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Record ID: YORYM-75C509
Object type: GUNFLINT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped gun-flint from a flintlock musket of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1600 - 1900. The gun-flint is formed from a tertiary flake of translucent mid-grey flint. It is rectangular in both shape and cross-section though the section is irregular and tapers from one end to the other.
The object is 23.74mm long, 17.89mm wide, 5.82mm thick and weighs 3.81g.
The flintlock was introduced in the late 16th century and became the main regulation firearm for the British Army during the reign of William III. The knapped flint was used within the musket mechanism to produce a spark and c…
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-5F5645
Object type: GUNFLINT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped gun-flint from a flintlock musket of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1600 - 1900. The gun-flint is formed from a tertiary flake of translucent mid-grey flint. It is rectangular in both shape and cross-section though the section is irregular and tapers from one end to the other.
The object is 19.4mm long, 15.9mm wide, 4.1mm thick and weighs 1.9g.
The flintlock was introduced in the middle of the 16th century and became the main regulation firearm for the British Army during the reign of William III. The knapped flint was used within the musket mechanism to produce a s…
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2017
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This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-DC3016
Object type: GUNFLINT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A knapped gun-flint from a flintlock musket of post-medieval to modern date. The flint is rectangular in both shape and cross-section though the section is irregular and tapers from one end to the other. The flint is dark blackish-brown in colour with some lighter inclusions.
The object is 28.6mm long, 27.8mm wide, 9.6mm thick and weighs 8.3g.
The flintlock was introduced in the middle of the 16th century and became the main regulation firearm for the British Army during the reign of William III. The knapped flint was used within the musket mechanism to produce a spark and could…
Created on: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-D52804
Object type: GUNFLINT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A knapped gun-flint from a flintlock musket of post-medieval to modern date. The flint is rectangular in both plan and cross-section though the section tapers from one end to the other. The flint is dark bluish-grey in colour.
The object is 25.5mm long, 24.6mm wide, 6.9mm thick and weighs 5.8g.
The flintlock was introduced in the middle of the 16th century and became the main regulation firearm for the British Army during the reign of William III. The knapped flint was used within the musket mechanism to produce a spark and could last between 20-25 shots before it had to be replaced.
Created on: Tuesday 15th April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-831015
Object type: GUNFLINT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rectangular gun flint, probably for a pistol.
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Ripon Rally 05', grid reference and parish protected.
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