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Miquelet locks

Scope note

Type of flintlock developed in Spain in the 17th century, involving an externally mounted heavy mainspring and cocking mechanism attached to the lock plate, which operates on the cock by pressing downward on its toe, or, more commonly, upward on its heel.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000224880

Broader Terms used

flintlocks

Narrower Terms used

Italian miquelets

Equivalent Terms used

miquelet lock

Created

13yrs ago

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