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volley gun

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human history
  • Common Name
    volley gun
  • Other Name

    Flintlock 7 barrel volley gun (Nock)

    ribaldequin

  • Description

    Nock 7 barrel flintlock volley gun or Fort gun, circa 1807

    .52 inch calibre, with ramrod

    period of manufacture: 1780-1810

    markings:

    old London proof & view marks

    ‘TOWER’ [crown] ‘GR’ on lock [check ‘GR’ or ‘VR’]

    NZ Musket Wars 1820s: Associated with Hongi Hika

    originally of naval issue, brought ashore & used by British regulars and volunteers

  • Place
    United Kingdom
  • Associated Place

    New Zealand

  • Accession Date
    27 Nov 1919
  • Other Id

    W0093 (war)

    38005.36 (police firearm registration number)

  • Department

    History

    War History

  • Display Room

    Scars on the Heart 1

volley gun W0093

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