Matchlock Collection

Peshawar - Pathan Tribesmen with rifles (matchlocks)

Chinese soldier with flintlock musket, 18th century. In helmet and breastplate, with pennant and streamers on his back. Soldat

Unusual firearms and rifles

Matchlock Musket, Wien, c. 1640 / 60. Creator: Unknown
Matchlock Musket, Wien, c. 1640/60

Italian soldiers and helmet, late 16th century
Italian soldier in day wear with sword and dagger A, Italian soldier in battle dress with matchlock musket, wheellock pistol, sword, helm and breastplate B, and Italian helmet C

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

Cupid hits the centre of the target
5893188 Cupid hits the centre of the target.; (add.info.: Cupid hits the centre of the target)

17th European Matchlock Musket
3056351 17th European Matchlock Musket ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lock detail of German military matchlock musket dating from the early to mid 17th Century with Nurnberg or Suhl markings)

A Matchlock mechanism in use on British firearms c1700 at the time of William III
530739 A Matchlock mechanism in use on British firearms c1700 at the time of William III. Engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Cupid surveys the target
5893187 Cupid surveys the target.; (add.info.: Cupid surveys the target)

Cupid picks up his matchlock musket
5893184 Cupid picks up his matchlock musket.; (add.info.: Cupid picks up his matchlock musket. Assumes his firelock)

Priming flask, 17th - 18th century (ivory)
5942468 Priming flask, 17th - 18th century (ivory) by Mughal School; Manchester Art Gallery

The wheel and matchlock combined, c
619348 The wheel and matchlock combined, c.1620, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

17th century Matchlock. Mechanism or lock used for firing a handheld firearm
619345 17th century Matchlock. Mechanism or lock used for firing a handheld firearm, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Arms from the Prince of Waless Indian Collection (engraving)
1602376 Arms from the Prince of Waless Indian Collection (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arms from the Prince of Waless Indian Collection)

Matchlock Musket for Target Shooting for the Court of Christian II, Elector of Saxony, Netherlands, 1600/10

Armoured soldiers firing match-lock Arquebus, late 15th century (hand coloured woodcut)
PNP386843 Armoured soldiers firing match-lock Arquebus, late 15th century (hand coloured woodcut) by German School, (15th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; German

Cupid surveys the target. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess Elizabeth from Thomas Parks Cupid Turned Volunteer, London, 1804

Cupid takes the oath of allegiance. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess Elizabeth from Thomas Parks Cupid Turned Volunteer, London, 1804

Cupid picks up his matchlock musket. Assumes his firelock

Cupid relinquishes his bow and arrows and deposits them with the British standard

Musket parts including rest, bayonet, bandileer
Matchlock musket, lock and bayonet from the Tower of London 1-3, bayonet 4, musket rest and bayonet 5, musket rest 6, bandileers and powder flask 7, wheel lock 8, 9, and spanner 10

Musketeer with his matchlock, 17th century
Musketeer with his matchlock, bandileers and musket rest, 17th century. Copperplate engraving by N.C

German arquebuser of the 16th century
5855249 German arquebuser of the 16th century by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: German arquebuser of the 16th century in extraordinary costume of chainmail, puffed sleeves)

Hackbut, c. 1500 (bronze)
CH440598 Hackbut, c.1500 (bronze) by German School, (16th century); length: 78.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: formed in offset octagonal stages, the rearward facets bevelled at the median)

Arms, etc, taken from the Bhooteas at the Storming of Dewangiri, Bhootan (engraving)
1610403 Arms, etc, taken from the Bhooteas at the Storming of Dewangiri, Bhootan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arms, etc)

17th European Matchlock Musket
3056350 17th European Matchlock Musket by German School

A matchlockman riding a camel, Vizagapatam, c. 1795 (brass)
AME119065 A matchlockman riding a camel, Vizagapatam, c.1795 (brass) by Indian School, (18th century); height:17.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Indian

Revolver, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Rose Campbell-Gerke
Revolver, 1935/1942

Gun, c. 1936. Creator: Harry G Aberdeen
Gun, c. 1936

A soldier blowing on a match, from the Musketeers series, plate 40, in Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten Ende Spiessen (The Exercise of Arms)

A soldier on guard shaping the match between his thumb and his forefinger, from the Marksmen series, plate 41, in Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten Ende Spiessen (The Exercise of Arms)

Matchlocks and other firearms
Various firearms -- an English Matchlock, a 1615 Spanish Matchlock, a Spanish Wheel Lock Rifle, a Tuscan Double Wheel Lock, plus bandoliers and spanner

Preparation Musket Matchlock Musketeer Gun Weapon
A musketeer at the ready. From a series of over forty stages a 17th century musketeer had to follow when preparing to fire his matchlock gun. From a work by an unidentified artist

Matchlocks, gun and pistol
Various firearms -- a Matchlock Crossbow (from Bosworth), a Mameluke gun, a Persian matchlock and a Highland pistol

Early Types Of Firearms. 1. The Matchlock 2. The Wheel Lock Arquebus 3. Snaphaunce Fowling Piece 4. Flint Fowling Piece 5. Percussion Fowling Piece. From The National Encyclopaedia, Published C.1890

17Th Century Matchlock. Mechanism Or Lock Used For Firing A Handheld Firearm. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Vauban Lock, A Combination Of Flint And Matchlock, 1692. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

The Wheel And Matchlock Combined, C.1620. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Matchlock, late 17th century, from the Tower of London, (c1880). The last matchlock in British service, from the time of William III, (1689-1702)

Early match caliver, c1590 (c1880)

Matchlock, British, c1700. Used at the time of William III

SHAH JAHAN (1592-1666). Mughal emperor of India (1828-1658). Shah Jahan shooting a matchlock rifle. Indian drawing, mid 17th century

Examples of various hand-gun firing mechanisms. Top to bottom: Matchlock, Wheel lock arquebus, Snaphaunce Fowling-piece, Flint Fowling piece, Percussion Fowling-piece or scent bottle lock of c1807

ENGLISH MUSKETEER. An English Musketeer with his matchlock, bandoleers and rest. Line engraving, late 18th century

MATCHLOCK
Matchlock with smoking wick

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EDITORS COMMENTS

"Exploring the Matchlock: A Journey through History and Cultures" In the rugged landscapes of Peshawar, Pathan Tribesmen proudly wielded their rifles, showcasing the power and precision technology. These skilled marksmen were known for their exceptional accuracy and feared by many. Far away in Windsor Castle, Chinese military trophies adorned its halls, displaying the prowess of matchlocks as symbols of victory. These relics stood as a testament to the fusion of cultures and the exchange of knowledge between nations. The priming flask, crafted from exquisite ivory during the 17th-18th century, served as an essential accessory for matchlock enthusiasts. Its delicate craftsmanship mirrored both functionality and elegance in this era. A revolutionary development came with the wheel and matchlock combined around 1620. This ingenious invention was documented in "The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, " published in 1868. It marked a significant leap forward in firearm technology. Another groundbreaking innovation emerged with Vauban Lock—a flint and matchlock hybrid introduced in 1692—documented within those same pages from "The British Army. " This amalgamation showcased continuous advancements pushing boundaries even further. Mechanical wonders unfolded with each page turn; a glimpse into history revealed a detailed illustration depicting a 17th-century Matchlock mechanism or lock used for handheld firearms—an invaluable resource preserved over time. Arms collected from Prince Charles's Indian Collection left an indelible impression on viewers through intricate engravings. The artistry captured not only weaponry but also cultural exchanges that shaped our understanding today. For target shooting at Christian II's court, Elector of Saxony commissioned a magnificent Matchlock Musket—the epitome of craftsmanship merging beauty with deadly precision—a true masterpiece created solely for his pleasure. Wien witnessed another remarkable creation around 1640/60—an anonymous artist gave life to an extraordinary Matchlock Musket.