Powder-Tester (c. 1740)
- Made:
- 1740
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Powder-Tester (c. 1740), mounted on pistol stock with flintlock action. The powder is fired in an upright mortar, its force being recorded on an iron disc controlled by a ratchet divided 1-10. 9.5" long
Details
- Category:
- Experimental Chemistry
- Object Number:
- 1993-1349
- type:
- powder tester
- credit:
- National Maritime Museum
