Muzzle Collection (page 3)

Portrait of mule deer fawn looking at camera through pine boughs, YNP, USA
Close-up portrait of mule deer fawn (Odocoileus hemionus) looking at camera through a thicket of lodgepole pines (Pinus contorta); Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Portrait of a bull elk in the morning light with wet fur, YNP, Wyoming, USA
Close-up portrait of a bull elk (Cervus canadensis) in the morning light with wet fur from traveling through the dew-covered pine trees and brush in the early morning; Yellowstone National Park

Portrait of a brown bear at the Fortress of the Bear in Sitka, Alaska, USA
Close-up portrait of a brown bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) at the Fortress of the Bear in Sitka; Sitka, Alaska, United States of America

Saltwater crocodile opens its jaws as emerges from the Hunter River, The Kimberley, Australia
A saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) opens its jaws as it erupts out of the Hunter River, part of the Kimberley Region; Western Australia, Australia

Portrait of a horse with snow on its back; Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

Close-Up Portrait of Horse, Elmau, Krun, Bavaria, Germany

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

Perforated Steel Horse Muzzle Dating From A. D. 1570. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment
Perforated Steel Horse Muzzle Dating From A.D. 1570. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Wrought Iron Bombard. Large-Caliber, Muzzle-Loading Medieval Cannon Or Mortar. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

A Breech Loading Harquebus, With Moveable Chamber, Dating From 1537. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

"Old Brown Bess". Regulation Muskets And Socket Bayonet. From The British Army: Its Origins
" Old Brown Bess". Regulation Muskets And Socket Bayonet. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Portrait Of A Pug Dog

Pug Dog Smiling

Three Shiba Inu Dogs

Doberman Pinscher And Friends

Pedigree Pug Dog

Close up Chestnut brown horses face, white mark on head

Mt. Bromo, Indonesien close-up
This is closeup of Mt. Bromo, semeru and Batok volcano

Advertisement, C G Bonehill, Birmingham
Advertisement, C G Bonehill, Belmont Row, Birmingham, Guns and Rifles. 1890s

Suffragette, Cat In Muzzle, the Vote. A Cat sits with a muzzle round its head, while caption reads, The Vote, I ve Had some! Date: circa 1912

Bonzo sells a pup by George Studdy
Bonzo sells a pup -- Bonzo and five Bonzolines sit in a basket, while one pup sits separately with a sold notice round his neck, ready to travel on the GWR to The Kennels, Lone Bridge, Dartmoor

Plains zebra (Equus burchelli), close-up of eye
Africa, Tanzania, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Kent County Show at Ashford - Arkonas Viscountess, Champion Jersey Cow, owned by Sir John B
Kent County Show at Ashford - " Arkonas Viscountess", Champion Jersey Cow, owned by Sir John B.Lloyd - 1934

Gray wolf face
Gray wolf (Canis lupus) face at the Wolf Science Center, Austria. This research laboratory explores the similarities and links between wolves, dogs and humans

German gunners preparing 25cm heavy trench mortar, WW1
German gunners in a gun emplacement, preparing a 25cm muzzle-loading heavy trench mortar for firing during the First World War

Coyote (Canis latrans) adult, close-up of head, licking nose in snow, U. S. A. winter
Coyote (Canis latrans) adult, close-up of head, licking nose in snow, U.S.A. winter

Dog - Chinese Pug
MAB-1380 Dog - Chinese Pug Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details: web@ardea.com tel: + 44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Comfort Of A Bed Of Roses, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraver, [london] : H. Humphrey, 1806, Charles Fox, In Bed With His Wife, Having A Nightmare

Horse with brown fur and white mark on its face, close up

Tending a grave near Mametz Wood, August 1916. Lantern slide from a box of 80 lantern slides associated with the Western Front, 1916-1917. Lee Enfield rifles (SMLEs) stacked

Vendor with dog cart, Antwerp, Belgium. Date: 1889

Parthenon. Marshal looking towards the horseman who overtake
Greek Art. Parthenon. 5th century B.C. Marshal looking towards the horseman who overtakes him on the left. Detail. Horse. West Frieze I. It comes from the Acropolis in Athens. British Museum. London

Greek art. Magna Graecia. Bronze helmet, cuirass and shin guard. Muzzle and horse armor. Apulia Region (Southern Italy). Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York. United States

Four dogs reading newspapers on a Christmas card
Four pug dogs reading newspapers on a Christmas card, with a comic verse about muzzling. circa 1890s

Greyhound racing, Tijuana, Mexico
Greyhound racing at Tijuana, Mexico -- The Parade. Date: circa 1920s

Using socks to keep rifles in working order, WW1
A winters fighting expedient. A sock with the toe cut off and soaked in oil, used to cover the muzzle and keep a British soldiers rifle in good working order

Old man with two dogs and a cat in a garden. The dogs are wearing muzzles, though they don t appear to belong to a dangerous breed! Date: circa 1900s

Siberian Lemming muzzle adult nibbles grass by the entrance of the burrow (Lemmus sibiricus ). tundra near Dikson, Russian Arctic. Summer, August

Siberian Lemming muzzle adult at the entrance of a burrow. Front teeth are visible. (Lemmus sibiricus ). tundra near Dikson, Russian Arctic. Summer, August

Suffragette Dog with a Pipe and Spectacles. A large brown dog with spectacles and brass collar, smokes a pipe against the background of the Union Jack flag

Suffragette, Suffragist Muzzle. Addressed to Suffragist who wears a skirt and jacket embroidered with broad prison arrows and a muzzle round her mouth

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

Soldiers move the muzzle-end of a M777 Lightweight Howitzer
April 19, 2006 - Soldiers move the muzzle-end of a 10, 500-pound M777 Lightweight Howitzer to a different azimuth of fire during a Weapons Tactics Instruction shoot in Niland, California

A U. S. Soldier and his military working dog jump off the ramp of a CH-47 Chinook
March 1, 2011 - A U.S. Soldier with the 10th Special Forces Group and his military working dog jump off the ramp of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during water training over the Gulf of Mexico

An 81mm mortarman adjusts the mortar sights during a fire mission
Al Anbar, Iraq, January 1, 2006 - An 81mm mortarman adjusts the mortar sights during a fire mission aboard Forward Operating Base Hit, Iraq

A 40 mm grenade flies from the muzzle of a MK-19 automatic grenade launcher
June 13, 2006 - A 40 mm grenade flies from the muzzle of a MK-19 automatic grenade launcher at a range near Camp Fallujah, Iraq

Flame and smoke emerge from the muzzle of an M198 Howitzer
November 23, 2005 - Searing flame and smoke emerge from the muzzle of an M198 Howitzer during an artillery shoot conducted in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq

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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.