Soldier adjusting the position and shape of the fuse on the cock of his musket, ca. 1645, A soldier, full-length, facing right, holding a musket (a certain type of firearm) with his left hand. With the thumb and middle finger of his right hand he gives the burning fuse on the cock (part of the ignition mechanism) of his musket the correct position and shape, ca. 1645. Printed on the back with text in French. Adapted from plate 9 in the instructions for handling the musket in the Wapenhandelinghe by J. de Gheyn. Military system around 1600., print, print maker: Petrus Rucholle, after print by

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