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30th December 2022, 05:49 AM
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1601 Dutch Matchlock Patent
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.
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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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