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Arquebusse
Object: Weapon
Country of Origin: Germany
Description: A Large Wheel Lock swivel arquebusse with a carved walnut stock. German, 17th century. The gun is rifled and is a functional hunting gun. The gun is highly decorated with a wild boar’s head on the body of the gun. It is distinctive because of its weight, which is 56lbs or 25kg and the size of its calibre. Due to its mass and recoil, it was used in conjunction with a tripod or stand.
Acc. No: 47
Item No: 114
Subject Type: Gun
Object Type: Artillery
Location: Main Guard
Nationality: German
Mediums / Material: Iron, with walnut carved stock with inlay
Measurements Metric: 148cm L x 2½cm Calibre
Measurements Imperial: 58" L x 1" calibre
Labels and Marks: Tiny carving of wild Boar, indicating Hunting gun status