Muskets Collection

The Queen inspects pikemen and musketeers
The Queen inspecting the pikemen and musketeers of the Honourable Artillery Company at Armoury House. Date: 1955

Noble, Dawson and Harper, 72nd (Duke of Albanys Own Highlanders
NAM261003 Noble, Dawson and Harper, 72nd (Duke of Albanys Own Highlanders) Regiment of Foot (b/w photo) by Cundall, Joseph (1818-95) & Howlett, Robert (1831-58); National Army Museum

Union Soldiers, 1862 (photo) (colour photograph)
1580826 Union Soldiers, 1862 (photo) (colour photograph); (add.info.: Colour photograph of Union Soldiers of the 2nd Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry pose with their muskets, carbunes)

Greek Soldiers on Guard, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Greek Soldiers on Guard, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Greek Light Infantry, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Greek Light Infantry, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Circassians of the Mountains, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Circassians of the Mountains, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

English Civil War Society, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. April 1992
Col. Fred Polfrey, left, helps Lostwithiel Mayor, John Reed, inspect the soldiers of Lord Hoptons Regiment of Foote when the group visited the town

An abominable crime at Duveyrier, southern Algeria (colour litho)
2782246 An abominable crime at Duveyrier, southern Algeria (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An abominable crime at Duveyrier, southern Algeria)

Soldiers Resting (bodycolour on paper)
1214027 Soldiers Resting (bodycolour on paper) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); 32.6x24.2 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums

The Ashantee War, Ashantees buying Muskets with Gold Dust at Assinee (engraving)
1048909 The Ashantee War, Ashantees buying Muskets with Gold Dust at Assinee (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashantee War)

Flamingoes watching in astonishment as their companions are slaughtered by a hunter
6337395 Flamingoes watching in astonishment as their companions are slaughtered by a hunter by English School, (19th century); (add.info)

The Gunsmith (engraving)
3646671 The Gunsmith (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gunsmith. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg)

Battle of Bunker Hill with Gadsden Flag, 1899 (chromolithograph)
1201838 Battle of Bunker Hill with Gadsden Flag, 1899 (chromolithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Louis du Vergier, 1819 (oil on canvas)
XIR391457 Portrait of Louis du Vergier, 1819 (oil on canvas) by Guerin, Baron Pierre-Narcisse (1774-1833); 216x142 cm; Musee d Art et d histoire, Cholet

The fight for the foretop, 1928 (colour litho)
2920407 The fight for the foretop, 1928 (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drums published by Schribners 1928 N C Wyeth (1882-1945)); American

Jeffs Last Shift, the capture of Jefferson Davis, May 10th, 1865, at Irwinsville, Ga
2646248 Jeffs Last Shift, the capture of Jefferson Davis, May 10th, 1865, at Irwinsville, Ga. pub. 1865 (engraving) by American School

Infantry uniforms of the (American) Continental Army of 1779-83 (w / c on paper)
PNP351141 Infantry uniforms of the (American) Continental Army of 1779-83 (w/c on paper) by Ogden, Henry Alexander (1856-1936); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

York Light Infantry Volunteers, a Serjeant of Morning Parade Dress, A Private on Duty
NAM254146 York Light Infantry Volunteers, a Serjeant of Morning Parade Dress, A Private on Duty, from Costumes of the Army of the British Empire, according to the last regulations 1812

The 3rd Regiment of Foot Guards repulsing the final charge of the old Guard at the Battle
NAM250514 The 3rd Regiment of Foot Guards repulsing the final charge of the old Guard at the Battle of Waterloo, 18th June 1815 (w/c on paper) by Simkin, Richard (1840-1926); National Army Museum

Bartering with the Indians in the Western States of America
CHT202632 Bartering with the Indians in the Western States of America, engraved by Joseph Swain (1820-1909) 1871 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Houghton

Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro and six soldiers attacked by 400 Indians under the command of Zemaco (engraving)
5233473 Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro and six soldiers attacked by 400 Indians under the command of Zemaco (engraving) by English School

Infantry soldiers of the seventeenth century - time of the Thirty Years War (litho)
PNP398533 Infantry soldiers of the seventeenth century - time of the Thirty Years War (litho) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Rear entrance of Fort Corcoran atop Arlington Heights, Virginia, winter c
867765 Rear entrance of Fort Corcoran atop Arlington Heights, Virginia, winter c.1862 (b/w photo) by Smith, William Morris (fl.1862); Private Collection; (add.info)

Defeat of the French Guard by the Highlanders, La Haye Sainte
NAM250517 Defeat of the French Guard by the Highlanders, La Haye Sainte, during the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (coloured aquatint) by Langendyk, Jan Anthonie (1780-1818); National Army Museum

Defeat of Ashantees by the British forces under the command of Colonel Sutherland
NAM254163 Defeat of Ashantees by the British forces under the command of Colonel Sutherland, 11th July 1824, published by J

Privates of the First Regiment of Foot Guards on Service
NAM254129 Privates of the First Regiment of Foot Guards on Service, from Costumes of the Army of the British Empire, according to the last regulations 1812, engraved by J.C

Musket racks, laboratory tent and officers tents
18th century military tents: horse or rack to support firelocks 1, 2, 3, muskets on the rack 4, laboratory tents belonging to the artillery 5, field officers tent or marquis 6

Costumes of the Mamluks of Egypt, cavalry armed with muskets, sticks and sabres. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique

Boarding (litho)
PNP468374 Boarding (litho) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: A ship is boarded during a 19th century naval battle; ); Peter Newark Pictures; British

Flags, uniforms, currency and arms of the American Revolution (chromolitho)
3622362 Flags, uniforms, currency and arms of the American Revolution (chromolitho) by Ogden, Henry Alexander (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flags, uniforms)

The War in Spain, Sketches from the Neighbourhood of San Sebastian (engraving)
1621338 The War in Spain, Sketches from the Neighbourhood of San Sebastian (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Spain)

Going into Action at Trafalgar, 21 October 1805 (engraving)
1063103 Going into Action at Trafalgar, 21 October 1805 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Going into Action at Trafalgar, 21 October 1805)

Ashantis buying muskets with gold dust at Assinie (engraving)
967302 Ashantis buying muskets with gold dust at Assinie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ashantis buying muskets with gold dust at Assinie)

Heroic defence by Madeleine de Vercheres and her brothers 1692, c. 1920 (colour litho)
1122774 Heroic defence by Madeleine de Vercheres and her brothers 1692, c.1920 (colour litho) by Sandham, Henry (1842-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Roundhead Conventicle: a scene from Peveril of the Peak by Sir Walter Scott
CH368192 A Roundhead Conventicle: a scene from Peveril of the Peak by Sir Walter Scott, 1841 (pencil, w/c & oil on paper) by Millais

The Storming of Missionary Ridge, 1863, from Harper
DHS242194 The Storming of Missionary Ridge, 1863, from Harpers Pictorial History of the Civil War (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

Croatian Guards, 1865 (colour litho)
STC468914 Croatian Guards, 1865 (colour litho) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Stamboul, Souvenir de l Orient, published by Lemercier, Paris)

French soldiers and firearms of the 17th century (colour litho)
PNP389314 French soldiers and firearms of the 17th century (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; English, out of copyright

Kidnapping of two women by bandits in Turkey (engraving)
6000516 Kidnapping of two women by bandits in Turkey (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kidnapping of two women by bandits in Turkey)

Midshipman Newcome confined in iron chains in the gun room for hitting Doctor Pestle
6337343 Midshipman Newcome confined in iron chains in the gun room for hitting Doctor Pestle by Williams, Charles (Ansell) (c.1797-1850) (after); (add.info)

Portrait of Charles, 5th Earl of Elgin and 9th Earl of Kincardine
824235 Portrait of Charles, 5th Earl of Elgin and 9th Earl of Kincardine, standing full length in a Scarlet Costume and Fur-Trimmed Cape Holding a Musket in a Romantic Landscape with a Castle Beyond

Guerrilla warfare in the mountain country of Glatz, 1807 (colour litho)
3621054 Guerrilla warfare in the mountain country of Glatz, 1807 (colour litho) by Knotel, Richard (1857-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guerrilla warfare in the mountain country of Glatz)

B Company 2nd Batallion The Queen s, Umballa, 1891 (sepia photo)
745300 B Company 2nd Batallion The Queen s, Umballa, 1891 (sepia photo) by British Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern day Ambala, India)

"One of the gang raised him up and placed him against a well, and while in this position... "(engraving)
2788446 " One of the gang raised him up and placed him against a well, and while in this position..." (engraving) by English School

The Bull of Earlstoun (colour litho)
726981 The Bull of Earlstoun (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrating The Bull of Earlstoun, bys R Crockett)

Battle of Lexington, engraved by Cornelius Tiebout (1768-1835) (engraving)
2646247 Battle of Lexington, engraved by Cornelius Tiebout (1768-1835) (engraving) by Tisdale, Elkanah (1768-1835) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: First battle of the American Revolution)

Albanians, 1865 (colour litho)
STC468916 Albanians, 1865 (colour litho) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Stamboul, Souvenir de l Orient, published by Lemercier, Paris)

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"Muskets: Noble Weapons of History" Step back in time to the era of muskets, where Dawson and Harper proudly served as members of the 72nd (Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders). In April 1992, amidst the captivating setting of Lostwithiel, Cornwall, The Queen herself inspected pikemen and musketeers. These powerful firearms played a significant role during historical events such as the English Civil War. Witnessed by the English Civil War Society in Lostwithiel, Cornwall in April 1992, these they were witnesses to countless battles fought with fervor. From Duveyrier in southern Algeria to Ireland's troubled past, muskets witnessed both abominable crimes and acts of bravery. An engraving depicts Irish Catholics torturing English Protestants while Sidney and his army marched forward with standards and trumpets according to John Derricke's "The Image of Ireland" woodcut from 1581. In another chilling scene captured by Derricke's woodcutting skills, severed Irish heads were carried triumphantly by English soldiers returning from battle. These haunting images remind us that war is never without its horrors. It also left their mark on other parts of history like The Burning of Pequot Village or The Killing of Irish Protestants by Catholics in 1641. These engravings depict moments stained with bloodshed but serve as reminders for us to learn from our past mistakes. Yet not all scenes involving they can filled with violence; they also capture moments when soldiers found solace amidst chaos. A bodycolor painting titled "Soldiers Resting" showcases weary warriors taking respite from their duties. As we reflect upon these glimpses into history through photographs, lithographs, engravings, and woodcuts alike - each capturing different aspects related to musket use - let us appreciate the noble legacy left behind by these weapons.