Gun barrel, owned by Gordon of Gicht, Aberdeenshire

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This iron gun barrel dates from 1595. It belonged to William Gordon of Gicht in Aberdeenshire.

The barrel is engraved with the inscription: 'Be WG Of Gicht 1595 5th Oct'.

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• Online ID: 000-100-000-807-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.LH 277
• Date: 1595
  5th October 1595
  
• Material: Inscription: BE WG OF GYCHT 1595 5TH OCT
  Barrel, gun
  
• Dimensions: 1320 mm L x 50 mm max Diam
  
• What: Barrel, gun
  
• Subject: Firearms (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Gordon of Gight, Gycht (Maker)
  
• Where: Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Gight
  
• Event:
• Description: Gordon of Gight gun barrel, engraved BE WG OF GYCHT 1595 5TH OCT, from Aberdeenshire
  
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