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			Recently uncovered from the Dutch archives, a patent for a new kind of musket manufacture from 1601. Perhaps the oldest firearm patent to date. What it is for exactly, I dont know Speculate it is for an alternative for breech plugs.
		 
		
		
		
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			it is same system as the Dutch breechloading cannons in order to safe loading time. 
		
		
		
			very nice ! where is this document now? best regards Jasper  | 
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