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Snaphaunce Revolver Musket

Hans Stopler1590/1600

Skokloster Castle

Skokloster Castle
Skoklosters, Sweden

Hans Stopler was famous for making revolver muskets and pistols. The complicated mechanism made it unsuitable for military use, but it looked impressive in a Gentleman's armoury. This example from Count Wrangel's armoury is somewhat damaged by time. It would have had inlay of engraved bone and other decoration.

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  • Title: Snaphaunce Revolver Musket
  • Creator: Hans Stopler
  • Date Created: 1590/1600
  • Location Created: Nuremberg, Germany
  • Physical Dimensions: length 1010 mm, caliber 13,6 mm
  • Rights: CC BY
  • External Link: Skokloster Castle
Skokloster Castle

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