| Dane gun | |
|---|---|
| Type | Flintlock Musket |
| Specifications | |
| Action | Flintlock |
The Dane gun was originally a type of long-barreled flintlock musket imported into West Africa by Dano-Norwegian traders prior to the mid-19th century. The term is now used chiefly by Europeans living along the west African coast to generally describe any indigenously made firearm of this type.
Local names for these firearms vary from language to language, but are generally something that "seem to mean or imply a 'native gun'". They are produced in large numbers by local blacksmiths, and are used mostly for hunting game, replacing traditional weapons such as the bow and spear.
See also
References
- ^ Joey Lee Dillard (1 January 1975). Perspectives on Black English. Walter de Gruyter. pp. 209–210. ISBN 978-90-279-7811-0.; Christopherson, "Some Special West African English Words", 210.
- Dane Gun: Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
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