Arquebus Collection (#2)

A Breech Loading Harquebus, With Moveable Chamber, Dating From 1537. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Arquebusier Of The 16Th Century. From Military And Religious Life In The Middle Ages By Paul Lacroix Published London Circa 1880

A French Canadian Wearing Snow Shoes In The 18Th Century. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J. R
A French Canadian Wearing Snow Shoes In The 18Th Century. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green, Published London 1893

Nouveaux Ornemans D Arquebuseries, ca. 1750-55. Creator: Gilles Demarteau
Nouveaux Ornemans D Arquebuseries, ca. 1750-55. [Decoration for arquebus firearms]

Plate twelve from Nouveavx Desseins D Arquebvseries, dated 1736. Creator: de La Collombe
Plate twelve from Nouveavx Desseins D Arquebvseries, dated 1736

Dutch soldier armed with an arquebus
Dutch soldier carrying an arquebus, 1500s or 1600s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 17th-century illustration

Young merchant of Brabant playing a lute, 1588, and a soldier from Holland with arquebus, 1588.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of

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Henry IV of France watching the departure of the Spaniards from Porte Saint-Denis, Paris 22 March 1594

Foot soldier carrying an arquebus. Engraving after Cesare Vecellio Degli habiti antichi et moderni 1590

Examples of various hand-gun firing mechanisms. Top to bottom: Matchlock, Wheel lock arquebus, Snaphaunce Fowling-piece, Flint Fowling piece, Percussion Fowling-piece or scent bottle lock of c1807

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres. Huguenots besieged Chartres at the end of February 1568, breaching the north wall with artillery. Assault launched on 7 March unsuccessful

CALAMARCA, Master of (second half 17th century)

Samurai Armour - Japan
A Japanese man wearing full Samurai Armour and holding his katana sword, surrounded by the military kit of a member of the Samurai order, including longbow (yumi) and arrows, saddle, travelling case

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Virginia colonists under attack by Native Americans, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

French Arquebusier / C17Th
A French foot Arquebusier with his ornate arquebus gun

Arquebusier 17th Century
An Arquebusier insert the powder into his Arquebus, a portable long-barrelled pre- cursor to the musket, which had a wheel or match-lock action and a hook-shaped butt

Musket & Arquebus 1608
Musket and arquebus, Holland

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The arquebus, a firearm used in the 16th century, played a significant role during the French Religious Wars from 1562 to 1598. One notable event was the Siege of Poitiers that took place between July and September 1569, where Huguenots utilized arquebuses as part of their arsenal. By 1608, muskets and arquebuses had evolved into more advanced weapons. Fast forward to the modern era; an engraving displayed at Museo Militar in 1883 depicted an arquebusier equipped with this historical firearm. During the 17th century, infantry soldiers relied on such weaponry along with their armor for battle. An intriguing example is a breech-loading harquebus dating back to 1537, showcased in "The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment" published in1868. This innovative design featured a moveable chamber. In Robert Willemsz de Baudous' series called "Marksmen, " published in1608, various aspects of using an they were illustrated. Soldiers were shown taking aim with precision while pouring powder into the pan or holding their calivers firmly. They would also ram home powder and bullets using a ramrod or charge their calivers stock down. Throughout history, the arquebus has proven its significance as both a weapon and symbol of military advancement. From religious conflicts to advancements in technology and warfare tactics - this firearm holds its place among pivotal moments shaping our understanding of armed forces throughout time.