Powder-Tester (c. 1740), mounted on pistol stock w

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

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Category:: Experimental Chemistry

Object Number:: 1993-1349

type:: powder tester

credit:: National Maritime Museum

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