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Flintlock rampart gun, East India Company 1820 circa
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Flintlock rampart gun, East India Company 1820 circa
5923486 Flintlock rampart gun, East India Company 1820 circa by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: East India Company flintlock rampart gun, 1820 circa.
The valuable goods of the East India Company were worth protecting. This huge gun would have been mounted on a building or even on a boat. It is a giant version of a regular musket, but its size and weight meant it would not have been very practical to move or to load. The Company controlled many forts, trading posts and merchant ships and these all had to be defended from rival European powers and local India rulers.); © National Army Museum
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This print captures a Flintlock rampart gun, dating back to 1820 circa, which was used by the East India Company. The East India Company held immense wealth and valuable goods that needed protection, hence the creation of this colossal firearm. Mounted on buildings or even boats, this giant musket-like weapon served as a defense mechanism against rival European powers and local Indian rulers. While it resembled a regular musket in design, its size and weight made it impractical for mobility or loading purposes. The East India Company controlled numerous forts, trading posts, and merchant ships that required safeguarding from potential threats. The significance of this artifact lies in its representation of fortification and siege warfare during the 19th century. Its presence symbolizes the lengths to which the East India Company went to protect their interests in trade and commerce. Displayed at the National Army Museum in London, this print offers viewers a glimpse into history's military strategies employed by powerful entities like the East India Company. It serves as a reminder of how far nations have come in terms of weaponry development while also highlighting the importance placed on defending valuable assets throughout history.
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