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Priming flask: HEN.M.460-1933

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 31 (Armoury)

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Combined priming flask and wheel lock spanner

Legal notes

J.S. Henderson Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

16th Century, Late
Circa 1570 - 1600

Note

In order to fire a wheellock pistol, the wheel had to be turned through about a half turn, using a separate key, against a strong spring where it was held in place by a catch attached to the trigger mechanism. This wonderful tool combined a key with a small powder flask for the fine grain priming powder which was put into the pan beside the wheel and which was ignited by the action of the flint against the side of the rotating disc.

Identification numbers

Accession number: HEN.M.460-1933
Primary reference Number: 19684
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Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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