Java arquebus
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n matchlock, this weapon is smaller and shorter than the Java arquebus. A Java arquebus (Indonesian and Malaysian: Bedil Jawa) 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 fighting men, before the arrival of Iberian explorers (Portuguese and Spaniards) in the 16th century. In historical records, the weapon may be classified as arquebus or musket.
n matchlock, this weapon is smaller and shorter than the Java arquebus. A Java arquebus (Indonesian and Malaysian: Bedil Jawa) 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 fighting men, before the arrival of Iberian explorers (Portuguese and Spaniards) in the 16th century. In historical records, the weapon may be classified as arquebus or musket. Bedil Bedil tombak Elephant gun History of gunpowder Istinggar Punt gun Tanegashima (gun) Timeline of the gunpowder age Vietnam arquebus
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