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Flintlock, presumably intended for a large cavalry pistol or musket
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Flintlock, presumably intended for a large cavalry pistol or musket

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
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radslotWillem Barendsz.Jacob van HeemskerckNova ZemblaBehouden Huys
Credit lineRadslot, vermoedelijk bestemd voor een groot ruiterpistool of vuurroer. c. 1590 - c. 1596. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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