Wall gun c.1620

Walnut wood, steel | 163.0 cm (length) | RCIN 61422

Description

A matchlock wall gun; fluted steel barrel with flared muzzle; walnut stock with a rectangular projection below the lock carved with strapwork, scrolled foliage and a winged bust.

Provenance

Purchased by George IV when Prince Regent from Mr Bullock, 1816.

Displayed in the Armoury at Carlton House; subsequently sent to Windsor Castle and displayed in the North Corridor there.
People involved

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page George IV, King of the United Kingdom (1762-1830)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Walnut wood, steel

steel, walnut (wood)

fluted, edging and surfacing patterns

Measurements

163.0 cm (length)

118.5 cm (barrel length)
Groupings
Category
Arms and Armour
Object type(s)
weapons
projectile weapons
firearms
small arms
long guns
matchlock guns
wall guns
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Decorative motifs
Strapwork
References

Other number(s)

Laking AA : Laking, G.F., 1904. The Armoury of Windsor Castle, London – Laking AA 355

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