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cyten

30th December 2022 05:49 AM

1601 Dutch Matchlock Patent

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Recently uncovered from the Dutch archives, a patent for a new kind of musket manufacture from 1601. Perhaps the oldest firearm patent to date. What it is for exactly, I dont know Speculate it is for an alternative for breech plugs.

cornelistromp

30th December 2022 01:07 PM

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it is same system as the Dutch breechloading cannons in order to safe loading time.

very nice ! where is this document now?

best regards

Jasper

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