RecordSporting gun, made in 1624< 1 of 1 > Back
Sporting gun, made in 1624This elaborately decorated sporting long gun was made by James Low of Dundee in 1624. It is made of brass. The only other all-brass long gun known is by the same maker. The gun has a snaphance lock mechanism, which uses a flint to spark the gunpowder. The butt, which is decorated with an open-work crown, extends to accommodate different users. The gun is signed 'IL' (for Iacob Low) and dated 1624. James Low was a leading gun-maker, producing weapons of European standard. Most of his other works are in royal or princely collections in Europe. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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