479380. TRAP WITH FLINT LOCK, 18th century, England.
Description
Also called "Cemetary gun" or "Trap gun" and was used to protect against grave robbers or other thieves in buildings.
Working mechanism with pull rod and rings for attaching trip wire.
The flint lock signed BOWSTEAD, length 52 cm.
Read more about the type of weapon: http://woodsrunnersdiary.blogspot.se/2015/06/grave-guns-cemetery-guns-trap-guns.html.
Condition
Wood with wormholes, otherwise patinated used condition.
479380. TRAP WITH FLINT LOCK, 18th century, England.
Description
Also called "Cemetary gun" or "Trap gun" and was used to protect against grave robbers or other thieves in buildings.
Working mechanism with pull rod and rings for attaching trip wire.
The flint lock signed BOWSTEAD, length 52 cm.
Read more about the type of weapon: http://woodsrunnersdiary.blogspot.se/2015/06/grave-guns-cemetery-guns-trap-guns.html.
Condition
Wood with wormholes, otherwise patinated used condition.