Large wick lock musket. Europe, XXᵉ century manufacture. Hexagonal barrel hallmarked with a coat of arms under star, the letters "A" and "I" in a rectangle, and "PN" under star (indicating black powder). Serial number: 153. The wick musket was a portable smooth-bore firearm used by infantry in the XVIᵉ and XVIIᵉ centuries. It was characterised by an ignition mechanism using a hemp or linen wick, an "S"-shaped coil to which the lit wick was attached, and a pan containing fine powder. This mechanism transmitted the flame to the propellant charge in the barrel when the shooter pulled the trigger. Overall length: 147 cm. Very good condition, functional mechanism.