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Asian and Turkish matchlock guns
Asiatic arms. Asiatick matchlock guns 1, 2, brazen apendage serving as a rest 3, Turkish guns 4, 5 and Turkish matchlock gun enlarged. Copperplate engraving by Record from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army, Stockdale, London, 1812
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Antiquities Arquebus Asiatic Brazen Carbine Francis Grose Guns Matchlock Musket Respecting Rest Stockdale Weapon
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This copperplate engraving, titled "Asiatic Arms. Asiatic Matchlock Guns 1, 2, Brazen Apendage Serving as a Rest 3, Turkish Guns 4, 5 and Turkish Matchlock Gun Enlarged," is an intriguing glimpse into the world of historical weaponry from the East and the Middle East, as depicted in Francis Grose's "Military Antiquities Respecting a History of the English Army," published in London in 1812 by Stockdale. The image showcases a diverse array of firearms, with the first two weapons identified as Asiatic matchlock guns. These early firearms, characterized by their matchlock mechanism, were widely used in Asia and the Middle East during the late medieval and early modern periods. The third item in the engraving is a brazen apendage, or rest, which was commonly used to support the barrel of the gun while shooting. The next three weapons are identified as Turkish guns, further emphasizing the Eastern origin of these arms. The fifth Turkish gun is enlarged to provide a more detailed view of its intricate design. The Turkish matchlock guns, like their Asiatic counterparts, were essential components of the military arsenals of the Ottoman Empire and its neighbors. The meticulous detail in this copperplate engraving allows us to appreciate the unique features of each weapon, from their ornate decorations to their functional components. Francis Grose's "Military Antiquities" was a groundbreaking work that documented the history and evolution of the English army, and this image is a testament to the rich and diverse world of international weaponry during that era.
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