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Hackbut
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Hackbut

c. 1400 - c. 1450 · forging; iron (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Hackbut with a square stock and flat rear. The stock widens into an octagonal barrel. At the bottom of the barrel, immediately after the widening, is the hook. The hook is shaped like a rectangular triangle. A small touchhole is located on top of the barrel. The muzzle flares slightly and is more or less round. The hackbut is very rough. There are many irregularities on the surface and irregularities in the shape.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
harquebus
Credit lineHaakbus. c. 1400 - c. 1450. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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