Flintlock gun

This is a muzzle-loading flintlock gun. The muzzle and the breech end of the barrel are decorated with gold damascening. The barrel is attached to the stock with the help of barrel bands. The flintlock firing mechanism includes a hammer, a metal frizzen, and a priming pan. The gun has a flared butt stock.

Kind

artefact

Date

1700–1733 CE