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Bobbejaanbout (Baboon thigh butt) musket, 1800-1850 circa
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Bobbejaanbout (Baboon thigh butt) musket, 1800-1850 circa
5920745 Bobbejaanbout (Baboon thigh butt) musket, 1800-1850 circa by South African School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Bobbejaanbout (Baboon thigh butt) musket, 1800-1850 circa.
This weapon was assembled in Cape Colony from imported parts on a stinkwood stock and used by Dutch settlers in South Africa. Such trade muskets, usually made up from imported English locks and barrels married to locally produced stocks, are almost impossible to date accurately. Many have locks engraved Henry Knock an anachronistic or otherwise spurious reference to the noted London gunmaker, Henry Nock, who was active 1770 to 1804. The style of the musket, heavily influenced by Dutch designs, is archaic, but weapons of this type were carried by burghers well into the 19th century.); eNational Army Museum; South African, out of copyright
Media ID 23306854
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The print captures a fascinating piece of history - the Bobbejaanbout (Baboon thigh butt) musket, dating back to the 19th century. This unique weapon was assembled in Cape Colony by Dutch settlers in South Africa using imported parts on a stinkwood stock. Trade muskets like this one were commonly made from English locks and barrels combined with locally produced stocks, making it difficult to determine their exact age. The engraving on the lock plate mentioning Henry Knock is an interesting detail, as it references the renowned London gunmaker Henry Nock who operated during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. However, this reference is likely spurious or anachronistic since Nock's active years do not align with the time period of this musket. Despite its archaic design heavily influenced by Dutch styles, weapons of this type were still carried by burghers well into the 19th century. The significance of such firearms lies in their connection to South African civilian society and trade commerce during that era. This image provides us with a glimpse into both military history and cultural exchange between different regions during colonial times. Preserved at the National Army Museum in London, this print serves as a reminder of our shared past and how objects can tell stories that transcend time and borders.
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