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Flintlock pistol

Part of the collection: Broń, instrumenty, varia

Popularization note

The Prussian-type flintlock pistol produced in Potsdam is a gunpowder weapon. It features a thickened barrel at the bottom and an elongated brass front sight. This type of weapon was particularly popular during the Kościuszko Uprising and was used by cavalry. In the flintlock mechanism, the ignition of the powder on the pan was initiated by sparks generated when the flint, clamped in the jaws of the cock, struck the frizzen (a steel plate). The flame from the pan passed through the touchhole on the side of the barrel into the chamber, igniting the ejection charge and firing the shot. In the case of flintlock pistols and their ammunition, gunpowder was poured into the barrel, rammed with a ramrod, a ball was inserted, and then rammed again. The relatively simple construction of the flintlock pistol allowed for easy field repairs. The flintlock mechanism bears the inscription Potzdam magaz/dse, referring to the royal armoury, POTZDAM MAGAZIN. The handle, with a flattened pommel, is fitted with a brass cap. The pistol was made using gunsmith steel. The calibre of the pistol is 18 mm, and it was manufactured around 1780.

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Information about the object

Information about this object Flintlock pistol

Object type

military

Material

steel

Creation time / dating

18th century

Owner

Muzeum - Zamek w Łańcucie

Identification number

S.7985MŁ

Location / status

object on display Muzeum-Zamek w Łańcucie, ul. Zamkowa 1, 37-100 Łańcut

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