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Muzzleloading Cannon

Coehorn Mortar

Coehorn Mortar

A small, portable mortar used in the 17th to 19th centuries for siege warfare. It was lightweight and capable of lobbing explosive shells over short distances to breach fortifications.

Knife Bayonet

M1895 Infantry Dutch Bayonet

M1895 Infantry Dutch Bayonet

This bayonet was issued with the Dutch Mannlicher M1895 rifle, featuring a straight blade and robust build. It served the Netherlands through both World Wars in various configurations.

Socket Bayonet

M1871 First Pattern Beaumont bayonet

M1871 First Pattern Beaumont bayonet

This bayonet was designed for the Dutch Beaumont rifle and features a cruciform cross-section blade and single locking ring. As a conventional socket bayonet on a transitional breechloader, it reflects the transition from muzzle-loading to breech-loading firearms in European militaries.

Infantry Rifle

1871/88 Beaumont-Vitali

1871/88 Beaumont-Vitali

A Dutch bolt-action rifle originally designed as a single-shot but later modified to use a Vitali magazine, which increased its firepower.
M1895 Hembrug

M1895 Hembrug

A Dutch bolt-action rifle used by the Netherlands during the early 20th century. It was produced at the Hembrug Arsenal and was based on the Mannlicher design.