'SMALL ARMS. EARLY TYPES'.
Examples of various hand-gun firing mechanisms.
1. The Matchlock
2. The Wheel lock arquebus
3. Snaphawrite Fowling Piece
4. Flint Fowling Piece
5. Percussion Fowling-piece or scent bottle lock of c1807
From 'The National Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge'; by writers of Eminence in Literature, Published by William Mackenzie, London (1887)
Technique, Material: Steel engraving / Paper
Artist: , Engraver:
Date: London, 1887
Size: 24,4 x 15,8 cm.
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