Muzzle Collection

Musket & Rifles 1800
Muzzle loading musket and rifles A. Brown Bess & bayonet B. Brunswick rifle C. Enfield rifle & bayonet

A Border Collie dog in bluebells in the Lake District UK
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A greyhound chases a hare during a hare coursing meeting in Abbeyfeale, Ireland December 28, 2018. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

CIVIL WAR: UNION FORT. The 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery at Fort Richardson in Virginia. Photograph, 1861

Dancing bears in the High Street, Crickhowell, Mid Wales
Two dancing bears and their owners, and several interested spectators, in the High Street, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Dancing Bears - Constantinople, Turkey
Two attendants/musicians with their dancing bears, performing on their hind legs in Constantinople, Turkey

The Battle of Pacocha; Action between HMS Shah and Ameth
Engraving showing the battle between HMS Shah and Amethyst and the Peruvian Ironclad turret ship Huascar on the 29th May 1877

The Old Time Sportsman by A. K. Macdonald
A double page spread of vignettes showing an early 19th century gentleman indulging in some winter sport, shooting anything that moves with his muzzle loading gun. Date: 1930

French Artillery - 13
A gunner of the horse artillery of the French Garde Royale turns his ecouvillon in the muzzle of his Gribeauval cannon, ramming home the charge as hard as he can

The 120mm smooth bore tank gun, looking down the barrel
The 120mm smooth bore tank gun, which is the possible replacement for the gun on the Challenger 2 tank, being demonstrated at Five Tips Wood, Heath Range Lulworth

French Bulldog sitting looking up, close up of muzzle

AS90 Firing on Exercise Tartan Dagger
British Army deployed AS90 to Salisbury Plains Training Area to conduct Exercise Tartan Dagger. Captured during the second day of live firing for the AS90s which launched close to 3000 rounds through

Two bactrian camels in Mongolian desert

Camel in Sahara Desert, Hoggar Mountains, Algeria

Ancient Etruscan wedding ceremony. The bride and groom hold each others hands in front of doors which are only opened after the ceremony has ended

Chinese artillery, QIng Dynasty
Chinese artillery: cannon with narrow muzzle like a musket, Chinese style culverine and large-bore cannon on wheels. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

Rifle, Bolt Action, Lee Enfield, . 303 In No 5 Mk I
Lee Enfield. 303 in No 5 Mk I bolt action rifle, 1944 (c); known as the Jungle Carbine; fitted with flash eliminator, sling swivels and a rubber cushion on the buttplate

Placing a bear in charge of the flock of sheep! Ax-les-Thermes - a commune in the Arige department in the Occitanie region of south-western France. Date: circa 1910s

Bull Shiras Moose, Alces alces sherasi, Gros Ventre, Grand Tetons, Wyoming, wild

Reindeer in the frozen landscape in a Sami people farm, Lapland, Sweden

A guard dog waits to attend a daily training session at the Forbidden City in central Beijing, China February 12, 2018. Picture taken February 12, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee

A dog wearing a muzzle looks out of a car in Krasnoyarsk
A Staffordshire Terrier wearing a muzzle looks out of a car in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, April 14, 2017. REUTERS/Ilya Naymushin TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A dog dressed as Santa Claus takes part in the annual city race in Skopje, Macedonia December 24, 2017.REUTERS/Ognen Teofilovski TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Camel on the Street of Facades, Petra Archaeological Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Petra, Jordan, Middle East

USA, Wyoming. Hideout Horse Ranch, horses in a Row. (PR)

Rare Sinyulong
Fauzan Maududdin

Cartoon, Unmanageable, Europe and China
Political cartoon, Unmanageable, Europe and China discuss the Chinese dragon Date: 1891

History of Africa - 19th century- a red buffalo
History of Africa. 19th century.... I found myself in the presence of a red buffalo; I fired my shotgun and missed the shot. Chromolithography

The Dancing Bear
This painting shows a crowd of people watching a dancing bear, bound with a muzzle and chains, travelling along a cobbled street. Date: circa 1917

Seer; Gray Wolf
Gray wolf head shot portrait. The eyes tell all

The Proclamation Regarding Weights and Measures, 1889 (tempera on panel)
MAN62934 The Proclamation Regarding Weights and Measures, 1889 (tempera on panel) by Brown, Ford Madox (1821-93); 26.2x56.9 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Wrought iron bombard. Large-caliber, muzzle-loading medieval cannon or mortar, from The British Army: Its Origins
619340 Wrought iron bombard. Large-caliber, muzzle-loading medieval cannon or mortar, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

A breech loading Harquebus, with moveable chamber, dating from 1537, from The British Army: Its Origins
619343 A breech loading Harquebus, with moveable chamber, dating from 1537, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Perforated steel horse muzzle dating from A. D. 1570, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment
619323 Perforated steel horse muzzle dating from A.D. 1570, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Thieves fall out, The Needle Gun (engraving)
2788286 Thieves fall out, The Needle Gun (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thieves fall out, The Needle Gun)

Etruscan bronze statue of Tages as a noble boy with bracelets on his arms and legs 1
6339975 Etruscan bronze statue of Tages as a noble boy with bracelets on his arms and legs 1, and bas-relief of the monster Volta with the muzzle of a dog emerging from a tomb 2

Fragments from the Bayeux Tapestry depicting the Norman Conquest 1066
6340006 Fragments from the Bayeux Tapestry depicting the Norman Conquest 1066 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Fragments from the Bayeux Tapestry depicting the Norman Conquest 1066)

I put the muzzle of the rifle to the head of the tiger (colour litho)
2813042 I put the muzzle of the rifle to the head of the tiger (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: I put the muzzle of the rifle to the head of the tiger)

Nose Piece (For Weaning Calf), c. 1938. Creator: John Thorsen
Nose Piece (For Weaning Calf), c. 1938

Horse Muzzle, Germany, 1540 / 60. Creator: Unknown
Horse Muzzle, Germany, 1540/60

Horse Muzzle, Germany, 1674. Creator: Unknown
Horse Muzzle, Germany, 1674

A Curious Story of a Crocodile, a leaf from a Travellers Note-Book (litho)
1039487 A Curious Story of a Crocodile, a leaf from a Travellers Note-Book (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Curious Story of a Crocodile)

Bursting of a Gun on Board HMS Collingwood (engraving)
1623337 Bursting of a Gun on Board HMS Collingwood (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bursting of a Gun on Board HMS Collingwood)

From Suburban Home to City Office, or dodged by a Dog (engraving)
1047754 From Suburban Home to City Office, or dodged by a Dog (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Suburban Home to City Office, or dodged by a Dog)

Sir Nat and the horse: Johnny watched Sir Nat rub the grey muzzle
2920405 Sir Nat and the horse: Johnny watched Sir Nat rub the grey muzzle; stand back and proceed to a minute and systematic inspection, 1928 (colour litho) by Wyeth

Nosegays, Watercress girl, Brewers Dray, Twopenny-Post
Nosegays, Watercress girl, Brewers Dray and Twopenny-Post Boy. Itinerant sales girls selling nosegays 19, and watercress on the street 20

Regency horse rider about to crash into a stage coach
Regency rider with cudgel on a dray horse about to crash into a stage coach. Coach driver and publican rolling beer barrels outside the Golden Lantern pub watch in horror. One Way to Stop Your Horse

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In the 1800s, muskets and rifles were equipped with a muzzle to control the release of ammunition. This crucial component played a significant role in battles like the Civil War, as seen in the photograph of Union soldiers at Fort Richardson. Meanwhile, amidst serene bluebells in the Lake District UK, a Border Collie frolics freely without any need for restraint on its muzzle. In Abbeyfeale, a greyhound races after a hare during an exhilarating hare coursing meeting, showcasing their incredible speed and agility. The concept of muzzling extends beyond weaponry and animals; it also finds its way into various aspects of life. Constantinople witnessed dancing bears entertaining crowds with their muzzles securely fastened to ensure public safety. Similarly, French artillery utilized advanced muzzles to enhance precision and firepower during warfare. Cartoonists often depict Europe's relationship with China as unmanageable - akin to trying to fit an unruly muzzle onto two vastly different entities. As history unfolded across Africa in the 19th century, even majestic creatures like red buffalos faced challenges that required metaphorical muzzling. Yet not all instances of muzzling carry negative connotations; they can also symbolize protection or guidance. The Old Time Sportsman by A. K Macdonald portrays individuals wearing protective face masks while engaging in sporting activities such as hunting or shooting. Lastly, we encounter Gray Wolf - known as Seer - whose piercing gaze seems capable of penetrating one's soul despite lacking physical restraints on his muzzle. This captivating image reminds us that sometimes true power lies within oneself rather than external constraints. From battlefields to picturesque landscapes and cultural depictions worldwide, these glimpses into history highlight how "muzzle" transcends mere functionality but becomes intertwined with narratives spanning continents and centuries alike.