Java arquebus
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A Java arquebus is a long-barreled early firearm from the Nusantara archipelago, dating back to the early 16th century. The weapon was used by Javanese armies, albeit in low number compared to total f
19th-century Indonesian matchlock, this weapon is smaller and shorter than the Java arquebus.
Detail of the firing mechanism.
Jiaozhi arquebus of 1739. Note the simple mechanism.
Kris display
Wall gun
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The wall gun or wall piece was a type of smoothbore firearm used from 16th until 19th centuries by defending forces to break the advance of enemy troops. Essentially, it was a scaled-up version of the
German wall guns (below) and muskets (above).
Long matchlock firearm requiring a rest, 16th century, Ming dynasty
Chinese firing a gingal.
Turkish wall guns, Shishane, carbines and muskets.