138 Hamburg-Harburg

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The flintlock including ornamental fittings, belonged to a Prussian pistol from the 18th century. The striking of the flint on the powder lying in the pan triggered a spark that caused the propellant charge in the barrel to explode. The term shotgun is derived from this ignition mechanism.

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Pistol (Flintlock)

Age: 1700 - 1800 n. Chr. Modern period

Material: Iron (?), Flint

Location: HH-Harburg