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Muzzle Collection

In the 1800s, muskets and rifles were equipped with a muzzle to control the release of ammunition

Background imageMuzzle Collection: Musket & Rifles 1800

Musket & Rifles 1800
Muzzle loading musket and rifles A. Brown Bess & bayonet B. Brunswick rifle C. Enfield rifle & bayonet

Background imageMuzzle Collection: A Border Collie dog in bluebells in the Lake District UK

A Border Collie dog in bluebells in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageMuzzle Collection: A greyhound chases a hare during a hare coursing meeting in Abbeyfeale

A greyhound chases a hare during a hare coursing meeting in Abbeyfeale, Ireland December 28, 2018. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Background imageMuzzle Collection: CIVIL WAR: UNION FORT. The 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery at Fort Richardson in Virginia

CIVIL WAR: UNION FORT. The 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery at Fort Richardson in Virginia. Photograph, 1861

Background imageMuzzle Collection: Dancing bears in the High Street, Crickhowell, Mid Wales

Dancing bears in the High Street, Crickhowell, Mid Wales
Two dancing bears and their owners, and several interested spectators, in the High Street, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Background imageMuzzle Collection: Dancing Bears - Constantinople, Turkey

Dancing Bears - Constantinople, Turkey
Two attendants/musicians with their dancing bears, performing on their hind legs in Constantinople, Turkey

Background imageMuzzle Collection: The Battle of Pacocha; Action between HMS Shah and Ameth

The Battle of Pacocha; Action between HMS Shah and Ameth
Engraving showing the battle between HMS Shah and Amethyst and the Peruvian Ironclad turret ship Huascar on the 29th May 1877

Background imageMuzzle Collection: The Old Time Sportsman by A. K. Macdonald

The Old Time Sportsman by A. K. Macdonald
A double page spread of vignettes showing an early 19th century gentleman indulging in some winter sport, shooting anything that moves with his muzzle loading gun. Date: 1930

Background imageMuzzle Collection: French Artillery - 13

French Artillery - 13
A gunner of the horse artillery of the French Garde Royale turns his ecouvillon in the muzzle of his Gribeauval cannon, ramming home the charge as hard as he can

Background imageMuzzle Collection: The 120mm smooth bore tank gun, looking down the barrel

The 120mm smooth bore tank gun, looking down the barrel
The 120mm smooth bore tank gun, which is the possible replacement for the gun on the Challenger 2 tank, being demonstrated at Five Tips Wood, Heath Range Lulworth

Background imageMuzzle Collection: A cat wearing a muzzle, gloves and boots trying to prevent the spread of disease

A cat wearing a muzzle, gloves and boots trying to prevent the spread of disease
5310226 A cat wearing a muzzle, gloves and boots trying to prevent the spread of disease; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a cat wearing a muzzle)

Background imageMuzzle Collection: A selection of Japanese swords and matchlock pistols, 19th century (wood and brass)

A selection of Japanese swords and matchlock pistols, 19th century (wood and brass)
BON110503 A selection of Japanese swords and matchlock pistols, 19th century (wood and brass); Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London, UK.

Background imageMuzzle Collection: Close-up of a lion's muzzle, Panthera leo. The lion is hiding in tall grass

Close-up of a lion's muzzle, Panthera leo. The lion is hiding in tall grass. Mala Mala Game Reserve, South Africa

Background imageMuzzle Collection: Hanuman, The Divine Monkey, c.1600. Creator: Unknown

Hanuman, The Divine Monkey, c.1600. Creator: Unknown
Hanuman, The Divine Monkey, c.1600

Background imageMuzzle Collection: Un ours contrarié, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier

Un ours contrarié, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un ours contrarie, 19th century. An upset bear

Background imageMuzzle Collection: 'The Parish Beadle' - painted by Sir David Wilkie, R.A. - from the National Gallery, 1856

"The Parish Beadle" - painted by Sir David Wilkie, R.A. - from the National Gallery, 1856. Creator: Unknown
"The Parish Beadle" - painted by Sir David Wilkie, R.A. - from the National Gallery, 1856. Engraving of a painting

Background imageMuzzle Collection: Muleteers at an Inn, c.1658-c.1660. Creator: Karel Du Jardin

Muleteers at an Inn, c.1658-c.1660. Creator: Karel Du Jardin
Muleteers at an Inn, c.1658-c.1660. Mule drivers eating while their animals wait patiently. Note unusual horseshoes

Background imageMuzzle Collection: Une mission délicate, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier

Une mission délicate, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Une mission delicate, 19th century. A tricky job - man attempting to put a muzzle on a dog, with public notice above

Background imageMuzzle Collection: Muzzling the Press, from Puck, published May, 1889. Creator: Charles Jay Taylor

Muzzling the Press, from Puck, published May, 1889. Creator: Charles Jay Taylor
Muzzling the Press, from Puck, published May, 1889

Background imageMuzzle Collection: Muzzle Loading Pistol, c. 1940. Creator: Alf Bruseth

Muzzle Loading Pistol, c. 1940. Creator: Alf Bruseth
Muzzle Loading Pistol, c. 1940

Background imageMuzzle Collection: Muzzle of a Lion (one of pair), c. 1940. Creator: Maurice Van Felix

Muzzle of a Lion (one of pair), c. 1940. Creator: Maurice Van Felix
Muzzle of a Lion (one of pair), c. 1940

Background imageMuzzle Collection: Cast Iron Hitching Post, 1935/1942. Creator: Lucien Verbeke

Cast Iron Hitching Post, 1935/1942. Creator: Lucien Verbeke
Cast Iron Hitching Post, 1935/1942

Background imageMuzzle Collection: French Bulldog sitting looking up, close up of muzzle

French Bulldog sitting looking up, close up of muzzle

Background imageMuzzle Collection: AS90 Firing on Exercise Tartan Dagger

AS90 Firing on Exercise Tartan Dagger
British Army deployed AS90 to Salisbury Plains Training Area to conduct Exercise Tartan Dagger. Captured during the second day of live firing for the AS90s which launched close to 3000 rounds through

Background imageMuzzle Collection: Two bactrian camels in Mongolian desert

Two bactrian camels in Mongolian desert

Background imageMuzzle Collection: Camel in Sahara Desert, Hoggar Mountains, Algeria

Camel in Sahara Desert, Hoggar Mountains, Algeria

Background imageMuzzle Collection: Ancient Etruscan wedding ceremony

Ancient Etruscan wedding ceremony. The bride and groom hold each others hands in front of doors which are only opened after the ceremony has ended

Background imageMuzzle Collection: Chinese artillery, QIng Dynasty

Chinese artillery, QIng Dynasty
Chinese artillery: cannon with narrow muzzle like a musket, Chinese style culverine and large-bore cannon on wheels. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

Background imageMuzzle Collection: Rifle, Bolt Action, Lee Enfield, . 303 In No 5 Mk I

Rifle, Bolt Action, Lee Enfield, . 303 In No 5 Mk I
Lee Enfield. 303 in No 5 Mk I bolt action rifle, 1944 (c); known as the Jungle Carbine; fitted with flash eliminator, sling swivels and a rubber cushion on the buttplate

Background imageMuzzle Collection: Placing a bear in charge of the flock of sheep! Ax-les-Thermes - a commune in the

Placing a bear in charge of the flock of sheep! Ax-les-Thermes - a commune in the Arige department in the Occitanie region of south-western France. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageMuzzle Collection: Bull Shiras Moose, Alces alces sherasi, Gros Ventre, Grand Tetons, Wyoming, wild

Bull Shiras Moose, Alces alces sherasi, Gros Ventre, Grand Tetons, Wyoming, wild

Background imageMuzzle Collection: Reindeer in the frozen landscape in a Sami people farm, Lapland, Sweden

Reindeer in the frozen landscape in a Sami people farm, Lapland, Sweden

Background imageMuzzle Collection: A guard dog waits to attend a daily training session at the Forbidden City in central

A guard dog waits to attend a daily training session at the Forbidden City in central Beijing, China February 12, 2018. Picture taken February 12, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee

Background imageMuzzle Collection: A dog wearing a muzzle looks out of a car in Krasnoyarsk

A dog wearing a muzzle looks out of a car in Krasnoyarsk
A Staffordshire Terrier wearing a muzzle looks out of a car in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, April 14, 2017. REUTERS/Ilya Naymushin TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Background imageMuzzle Collection: A dog dressed as Santa Claus takes part in the annual city race in Skopje

A dog dressed as Santa Claus takes part in the annual city race in Skopje, Macedonia December 24, 2017.REUTERS/Ognen Teofilovski TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Background imageMuzzle Collection: Rare Sinyulong

Rare Sinyulong
Fauzan Maududdin

Background imageMuzzle Collection: Camel on the Street of Facades, Petra Archaeological Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Camel on the Street of Facades, Petra Archaeological Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Petra, Jordan, Middle East

Background imageMuzzle Collection: USA, Wyoming. Hideout Horse Ranch, horses in a Row. (PR)

USA, Wyoming. Hideout Horse Ranch, horses in a Row. (PR)

Background imageMuzzle Collection: Cartoon, Unmanageable, Europe and China

Cartoon, Unmanageable, Europe and China
Political cartoon, Unmanageable, Europe and China discuss the Chinese dragon Date: 1891

Background imageMuzzle Collection: History of Africa - 19th century- a red buffalo

History of Africa - 19th century- a red buffalo
History of Africa. 19th century.... I found myself in the presence of a red buffalo; I fired my shotgun and missed the shot. Chromolithography

Background imageMuzzle Collection: The Dancing Bear

The Dancing Bear
This painting shows a crowd of people watching a dancing bear, bound with a muzzle and chains, travelling along a cobbled street. Date: circa 1917

Background imageMuzzle Collection: Seer; Gray Wolf

Seer; Gray Wolf
Gray wolf head shot portrait. The eyes tell all

Background imageMuzzle Collection: The Proclamation Regarding Weights and Measures, 1889 (tempera on panel)

The Proclamation Regarding Weights and Measures, 1889 (tempera on panel)
MAN62934 The Proclamation Regarding Weights and Measures, 1889 (tempera on panel) by Brown, Ford Madox (1821-93); 26.2x56.9 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageMuzzle Collection: Wrought iron bombard. Large-caliber, muzzle-loading medieval cannon or mortar

Wrought iron bombard. Large-caliber, muzzle-loading medieval cannon or mortar, from The British Army: Its Origins
619340 Wrought iron bombard. Large-caliber, muzzle-loading medieval cannon or mortar, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Background imageMuzzle Collection: A breech loading Harquebus, with moveable chamber, dating from 1537

A breech loading Harquebus, with moveable chamber, dating from 1537, from The British Army: Its Origins
619343 A breech loading Harquebus, with moveable chamber, dating from 1537, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Background imageMuzzle Collection: Perforated steel horse muzzle dating from A. D. 1570, from The British Army: Its Origins

Perforated steel horse muzzle dating from A. D. 1570, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment
619323 Perforated steel horse muzzle dating from A.D. 1570, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Background imageMuzzle Collection: Thieves fall out, The Needle Gun (engraving)

Thieves fall out, The Needle Gun (engraving)
2788286 Thieves fall out, The Needle Gun (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thieves fall out, The Needle Gun)



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In the 1800s, muskets and rifles were equipped with a muzzle to control the release of ammunition. This crucial component played a significant role in battles like the Civil War, as seen in the photograph of Union soldiers at Fort Richardson. Meanwhile, amidst serene bluebells in the Lake District UK, a Border Collie frolics freely without any need for restraint on its muzzle. In Abbeyfeale, a greyhound races after a hare during an exhilarating hare coursing meeting, showcasing their incredible speed and agility. The concept of muzzling extends beyond weaponry and animals; it also finds its way into various aspects of life. Constantinople witnessed dancing bears entertaining crowds with their muzzles securely fastened to ensure public safety. Similarly, French artillery utilized advanced muzzles to enhance precision and firepower during warfare. Cartoonists often depict Europe's relationship with China as unmanageable - akin to trying to fit an unruly muzzle onto two vastly different entities. As history unfolded across Africa in the 19th century, even majestic creatures like red buffalos faced challenges that required metaphorical muzzling. Yet not all instances of muzzling carry negative connotations; they can also symbolize protection or guidance. The Old Time Sportsman by A. K Macdonald portrays individuals wearing protective face masks while engaging in sporting activities such as hunting or shooting. Lastly, we encounter Gray Wolf - known as Seer - whose piercing gaze seems capable of penetrating one's soul despite lacking physical restraints on his muzzle. This captivating image reminds us that sometimes true power lies within oneself rather than external constraints. From battlefields to picturesque landscapes and cultural depictions worldwide, these glimpses into history highlight how "muzzle" transcends mere functionality but becomes intertwined with narratives spanning continents and centuries alike.