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Musket parts including rest, bayonet, bandileer
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Musket parts including rest, bayonet, bandileer
Matchlock musket, lock and bayonet from the Tower of London 1-3, bayonet 4, musket rest and bayonet 5, musket rest 6, bandileers and powder flask 7, wheel lock 8, 9, and spanner 10. Copperplate engraving by J. Hamilton from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army, Stockdale, London, 1812. Matchlock musket, lock and bayonet from the Tower of London 1-3, bayonet 4, musket rest and bayonet 5, musket rest 6, bandileers and powder flask 7, wheel lock 8, 9, and spanner 10. Copperplate engraving by J. Hamilton from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army, Stockdale, London, 1812
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Antiquities Arquebus Bandelier Bayonet Bullet Flask Francis Grose Gunpowder Hamilton Lock Matchlock Musket Parts Powder Respecting Rest Spanner
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This copperplate engraving, titled "Musket Parts," is an intricate and detailed illustration of various components of historical firearms from Francis Grose's "Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army," published in London in 1812. The engraving, created by J. Hamilton, showcases an array of musket parts, including a matchlock musket (1-3) with its attached bayonet (4), two musket rests (5 and 6), bandileers (7) with a powder flask, and a wheel lock musket (8, 9) with a spanner (10). The matchlock musket, a precursor to the flintlock musket, is depicted with its lock (1) and bayonet (4) from the Tower of London. The bayonet, a versatile weapon, could be attached to the musket for close combat or used separately as a knife. The musket rests (5 and 6) were used to support the musket during loading, providing stability and accuracy. The bandileers (7) and powder flask are essential accessories for soldiers carrying muskets. The bandileers, a type of bandolier, held the powder bags, while the powder flask contained the gunpowder. The wheel lock musket (8, 9) was another type of firearm, which used a wheel to ignite the powder. The spanner (10) was used to wind the wheel lock mechanism. This engraving is a testament to the intricacy and complexity of the firearms used during the English Army's history. The meticulous detail captured in this copperplate engraving provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, allowing us to appreciate the evolution of military technology.
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