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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

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Rāwiri Taonui. 'Ngāti Whātua', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/ngati-whatua/3/2