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Gun

This is an animal-borne swivel gun with an iron fork attached to it at the centre of the barrel. The iron fork is inserted into a frame on the camel saddle, which allows the gun to pivot once it is mounted. This gave the gun mobility on the battlefield. The gun has a heavy wooden butt with a metal plate at the back.

Kind
artefact
Date
1600–1699 CE