The arts in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance (1886)
Jacob, P. L., 1806-1884, Armstrong, Walter, Sir, 1850-1918 · London : J.S. Virtue & Co. · leaf 128
Fig. 68.—Arquebusier. Drawn and Engraved by J. Amman. pommel of the saddle. It was impossible to take aim, and he applied thematch with his hand. A little later, to prevent the effect of the recoil, there was added below ^^ … Fig. 6g.—^Arquebus with Wheel and Match. the barrel, a little short of the centre, a sort of hook, intended to serve thepurpose of checking the piece. When fired, it was supported on a fork or ona wall; hence the name of arqiiehuse a croc, which took the place of that ofcanon d main. G ^ ?+ ARJ/S…
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