Flintlock blunderbuss
- Collection: The collection of gifts – Weapons and military equipment
- Author: Unknown
- Country: Tunisia
- Place: Unknown
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Type of item:
- Gun
- Weapon
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Material:
- Metal
- Wood
- Time : 1839. / 1840.
- Is it exposed? Yes
- Inventory number: 68 OZP
The rifle was a gift from the Government of the Republic of Iraq to the President J. B. Tito, February 5, 1979
A flintlock blunderbuss comes from Tunisia, dating from the fourth decade of the XIX century. It is characterized by a pronounced opening at the top of the tube or ‘mouth’ where it extends like a trumpet. These rifles were throwing the bullet in width, but they had a small range, which was why they were foremost used by cavalry to shoot in close proximity and in the assault.
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Author: Unknown (4)
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Time: 19th Century (4)
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Country: Tunisia (1)
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Place: Unknown (1)