Breech loading 1450-1550 - Ethnographic Arms & Armour

18th December 2013, 12:53 PM

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fernando

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Matchlock

And the ca. 1700 Thurn & Taxis flintlock rifle, re-stocked in the mid 18 th century, together with its original leather collar containing 11 numbered rifled (!) cartridges - with number 12 inserted in the breech.

Michael

Maybe i failed to see this post when it came in.
This rifle is a stupendous example of gunmaking ... art ... not smithing

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