RecordChamber of a gun
Chamber of a gunThis is an iron chamber of a gun. It dates from the 16th century. Chambers were loaded with powder, slotted in the back of a barrel and held in place by a wedge until the gun was shot. The chamber has a handle on the top side. Guns often had two or three chambers which allowed a chamber to be loaded with powder while another was fired. This greatly increased the gun's firing rate. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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