Wheel lock mechanism, from the Tower of London, c17th century, (c1880). Artist: Unknown

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Wheel lock mechanism, from the Tower of London, c17th century, (c1880). The wheel lock method of firing a gun was used before the invention of the flintlock. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris, New York, c1880).

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License: Licensed
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