Musket Collection (#3)

Pair of Flintlock Pistols, Scottish, Doune, ca. 1750-70. Creator: Alexander Campbell
Pair of Flintlock Pistols, Scottish, Doune, ca. 1750-70

The death of Thom, alias Sir William Courtenay, Dunkirk, Kent, 1838. Born in Cornwall, John Nichols Thom declared himself the saviour of the world and became a wandering preacher in Kent

Winter at Valley Forge, Revolutionary War
American troops huddle in the cold at Valley Forge during the American Revolution. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Indian Sepoys in uniform. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Andrea Bernieri after Francois Solvyns
FLO4623678 Indian Sepoys in uniform. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Andrea Bernieri after Francois Solvyns from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

17th century Regulation Lock, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868
619349 17th century Regulation Lock, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868. by English School

Officer of the Norfolk Militia with a Fusil and Gorget, A. D. 1759, from The British Army: Its Origins
619351 Officer of the Norfolk Militia with a Fusil and Gorget, A.D. 1759, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Battle of Corinth, 1862 (colour litho)
PNP263306 Battle of Corinth, 1862 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Confederate assault on Battery Robinett; flag bearer with a revolver;)

A soldier charging his musket, from the Musketeers series, plate 24, in Waffenha... published 1608
A soldier charging his musket, from the Musketeers series, plate 24, in Waffenhandlung von den Roren Musquetten undt Spiessen / Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten ende Spiessen

Blunderbuss, c. 1940. Creator: Jessie M Youngs
Blunderbuss, c. 1940

Nelson attacks a Spanish Launch (colour litho)
3643085 Nelson attacks a Spanish Launch (colour litho) by Westall, Richard (1765-1836) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nelson attacks a Spanish Launch)

Confederate Ashville Rifle
3481453 Confederate Ashville Rifle; Private Collection; (add.info.: Confederate, North Carolina, Ashville, Percussion Rifle); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Sailors in a horrid barbarian country kill camels with muskets to relieve their hunger, illustration from Venationes
2966836 Sailors in a horrid barbarian country kill camels with muskets to relieve their hunger, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish)

Sailors in a horrid barbarian country kill camels with muskets to relieve their hunger, illustration from Venationes
746977 Sailors in a horrid barbarian country kill camels with muskets to relieve their hunger, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish)

Archbishop Affre on the Barricades, 1848 (oil on canvas)
XIR177295 Archbishop Affre on the Barricades, 1848 (oil on canvas) by Felon, Joseph (1818-96); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Capture of the Rebel, Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat (1667?-1747) (w / c on paper)
XCF137083 Capture of the Rebel, Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat (1667?-1747) (w/c on paper) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Simon Fraser, 11th Lord Lovat (1667-1747)

The Storming of the Bastille and the Arrest of Joseph Delaunay (1752-94) on 14th July 1789, 1789-93 (oil on canvas)
XIR159222 The Storming of the Bastille and the Arrest of Joseph Delaunay (1752-94) on 14th July 1789, 1789-93 (oil on canvas) by Thevenin, Charles (1764-1838); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Model 1851 US Cadet Musket
3481452 Model 1851 US Cadet Musket; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Model 1851 US Cadet Musket as used by Cadets at the United States Military Academy and West Point)

Man in a fur hat holding a musket, looking upwards; after Giovanni Battista Piazzetta, 1770-1780
Man in a fur hat holding a musket, looking upwards; after Giovanni Battista Piazzetta, 1770-80

Camel Jingall, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Camel Jingall, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

The Sepoys at Buxar, c1891. Creator: James Grant
The Sepoys at Buxar, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

French light infantry uniform of a Hunter-Voltiger of Light Troops, Napoleonic era
FLO4573116 French light infantry uniform of a Hunter-Voltiger of Light Troops, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes

Uniform of a Marine of the Guard, Guard Marin, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le
FLO4572997 Uniform of a Marine of the Guard, Guard Marin, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la France

Uniform of a soldier in the infantry of the Ottoman Empire
6340244 Uniform of a soldier in the infantry of the Ottoman Empire by Dalvimart, Octavian (18th century) (after); (add.info.: Uniform of a soldier in the infantry of the Ottoman Empire)

Thieves fall out, The Needle Gun (engraving)
2788286 Thieves fall out, The Needle Gun (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thieves fall out, The Needle Gun)

The French army, religious unity and society during the reign of Louis XIV, 1661-1715 (colour litho)
5207745 The French army, religious unity and society during the reign of Louis XIV, 1661-1715 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French army)

Soldier guarding the Bridge at Kehl, Alsace, during the French Revolution (colour litho)
5208358 Soldier guarding the Bridge at Kehl, Alsace, during the French Revolution (colour litho) by Waltz, Jean-Jacques (Hansi) (1873-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Chief of the Tribe of "Jekranee Beloochees", 1839 (aquatint)
5925137 A Chief of the Tribe of " Jekranee Beloochees", 1839 (aquatint) by Daubrawa, William Henry de (fl.1825-61); National Army Museum

Nomadic Bedouin or Bedu man of Kordofan (Sudan) in hooded burnous, carrying a musket and square case
6339055 Nomadic Bedouin or Bedu man of Kordofan (Sudan) in hooded burnous, carrying a musket and square case by H.H. (19th century); (add.info)

Soldiers Resting (bodycolour on paper)
1214027 Soldiers Resting (bodycolour on paper) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); 32.6x24.2 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums

A publican pouring wine for two gentlemen huntsmen with muskets and hound
6337433 A publican pouring wine for two gentlemen huntsmen with muskets and hound by Scott, J. (19th century); (add.info.: A publican pouring wine for two gentlemen huntsmen with muskets and hound)

Paper cartridge with musket size ball, 1825-1850 circa (paper)
5923992 Paper cartridge with musket size ball, 1825-1850 circa (paper) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Paper cartridge with musket size ball)

20 musket balls from the Battlefield of Albuera in 1811 (metal)
5925861 20 musket balls from the Battlefield of Albuera in 1811 (metal) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

577 inch Enfield rifle musket cartridge, 1853 circa
5927136.577 inch Enfield rifle musket cartridge, 1853 circa by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.:577 inch Enfield rifle musket cartridge, 1853 circa)

Victoria Cross group awarded to Field Marshal Lord Frederick Sleigh Roberts (metal)
5926823 Victoria Cross group awarded to Field Marshal Lord Frederick Sleigh Roberts (metal) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Musket ball for the. 753 in calibre Pattern 1842 smoothbore musket, 1842 circa (lead)
5926545 Musket ball for the.753 in calibre Pattern 1842 smoothbore musket, 1842 circa (lead) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Flintlock Fowling Gun, Germany, c. 1770. Creator: Karl Starek
Flintlock Fowling Gun, Germany, c. 1770

Pair of Flintlock Pistols, Italy, c. 1690 / 1700. Creators: Lazarino Cominazzo, Gio Borgogn
Pair of Flintlock Pistols, Italy, c. 1690/1700

Triple-Barrel Breechloading Flintlock Pistol, England, c. 1820. Creator: Unknown
Triple-Barrel Breechloading Flintlock Pistol, England, c. 1820

Flintlock Strike-A-Light, England, early 19th century. Creator: P. Bond England
Flintlock Strike-A-Light, England, early 19th century

Friar Pedro Shoots El Maragato as His Horse Runs Off, c. 1806. Creator: Francisco Goya
Friar Pedro Shoots El Maragato as His Horse Runs Off, c. 1806

Flintlock "Hand Mortar"Gun, Germany, 1740. Creator: Unknown
Flintlock " Hand Mortar" Gun, Germany, 1740

Flintlock Magazine Pistol (Lorenzoni System), Germany, About 1690

Flintlock Fowling Gun with Miquelet Lock, Madrid, 1750. Creator: Augustin Hortiz
Flintlock Fowling Gun with Miquelet Lock, Madrid, 1750

Portrait of Philip IV, c. 1632. Creator: Workshop of Diego Velazquez
Portrait of Philip IV, c. 1632

Matchlock Musket for Target Shooting for the Court of Christian II, Elector of Saxony, Netherlands, 1600/10

Flintlock Belt Pistol, Scotland, 1775. Creator: Leigh Thomas Murdoch
Flintlock Belt Pistol, Scotland, 1775

Pair of Flintlock Pistols, Scotland, 1750 / 75. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Flintlock Pistols, Scotland, 1750/75

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"The Musket: A Weapon of Revolution and Victory" From the battlefields of the Revolutionary War to the Napoleonic Wars, the musket stood as a symbol of strength and determination. Depicted in Howard Pyle's masterpiece "The Nation Makers, " it immortalizes the Battle of Brandywine, where brave soldiers fought for freedom. Dating back to the 16th century, an arquebusse was among its predecessors. This early firearm paved the way for advancements that would shape history. Laodicea Dicey Langston, a South Carolinian heroine depicted in a mezzotint by Tompkins Harrison Matteson, exemplified this weapon's power during her valiant defense against Loyalist troops. French uniforms during Napoleon's era showcased both style and functionality. As these soldiers marched into battle with their trusty muskets in hand, they embodied discipline and unity. Across continents, such as India, smoothbore muskets like Pattern 1858 played crucial roles in conflicts. These firearms became synonymous with resistance against oppression. In American history, no flag waved more proudly than the Pine Tree flag during the Revolution. It flew high above patriots armed with muskets and rifles from 1800 onwards - instruments that safeguarded liberty itself. Brigadier General John Stark commanded victorious American forces at Bennington while wielding his trusted musket. Alonzo Chappel's painting captured this historic moment forever etched into our collective memory. The first blow for liberty resounded through Lexington and Concord – events immortalized by A. H Ritchie's colored engraving from the 19th century. Muskets fired defiantly as colonists fought bravely against British tyranny. French soldiers donned distinctive uniforms throughout history; their attire reflected changing times but never diminished their reliance on reliable weaponry like muskets – weapons that shaped nations' destinies since time immemorial.