Gunlock (Flintlock) on a Dummy Breech of a 30-Pounder Carronade 1820

This 1820 artwork, "Gunlock (Flintlock) on a Dummy Breech of a 30-Pounder Carronade," by Rijkswerf Vlissingen, is a detailed model of a flintlock gun mounted on a wooden dummy breech. The intricately crafted piece showcases the mechanical intricacies of a flintlock mechanism and serves as a valuable historical artifact for understanding early 19th-century naval weaponry and shipbuilding technology. It is a fascinating example of craftsmanship and attention to detail, and its size (21.5 cm high, 40.5 cm wide, and 35.7 cm deep) makes it a manageable and compelling study piece for enthusiasts of maritime history and weaponry.