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Early 19th-century musket

Early 19th-century musket

Early 19th-century musket

It is said that muskets were first used at the battle at Moremonui. After they had been introduced by Europeans, traditional conflicts became more destructive.

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Museum of New Zealand - Te Papa Tongarewa
Reference: I.007314, I.007312

Permission of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa must be obtained before any re-use of this image.




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