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Old 5th April 2009, 05:41 PM   #1
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Military wheel-lock cavalry pistols, from top:

- pair, ca. 1615-20

- ca. 1630-40

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Wheel-lock cavalry pistols, 1680's to M 1704, and contemporary flintlock pistols.

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A plug bayonet with spring loaded grip for better fit in the barrel of a late matchlock or early flintlock musket, ca. 1680.

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Naval breech loading pieces for interchangeable breeches, mid to late 15th century, and cannon accessories, 16th-18th centuries.

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A very rare Nuremberg snap tinderlock haquebut wall piece, ca. 1540, the pan cover and lock missing, as far as I know not on display (reserve collection).

Note the punched trefoil decoration on the barrel. The stock is probably of limewood.

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