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Wheel-lock rifle: HEN.M.427-1933

Current Location: Gallery 31 (Armoury)

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Wheel-lock rifle. Lock signed BK. Barrel with lion rampant in shield.

Legal notes

J.S. Henderson Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 99.5 cm
Weight: 3530 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart

Dating

17th Century, Mid#
Production date: circa AD 1650

Note

Accuracy was improved by the use of a hair trigger – a second trigger that was activated by a very light pull – ordinary triggers needed quite a hard pull to activate them which could affect the aim.

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: BK
  • Location: On lock
  • Method of creation: Inscribed
  • Type: Initials

Identification numbers

Accession number: HEN.M.427-1933
Primary reference Number: 19512

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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