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Barrel of a matchlock musket with an iron barrel and octagonal cross-section
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Barrel of a matchlock musket with an iron barrel and octagonal cross-section

anonymous · c. 1590 - c. 1596 · forging; iron (metal)

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

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Weapons. Weapons were an essential part of any distant voyage. On Nova Zembla they were used to keep the polar bears at bay.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
musketlontroerWillem Barendsz.Jacob van HeemskerckNova ZemblaBehouden Huys
Credit lineLoop van een lontroer met een ijzeren loop en achthoekige doorsnede. c. 1590 - c. 1596. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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