Artifacts - Military Objects

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	Atlatl Atlatls were weights attached at the midway point on spears to increase their accuracy.
	Bullet 1704 This lead bullet was found in a wall of the John Sheldon House following the 1704 raid on Deerfield, Massachusetts.
	Bullet Pouch circa 1750 This bullet pouch is made of deer hide, sinew, linen thread and porcupine quills.
	Cartridge Box circa 1690 Cartridge boxes or pouches, also called "belly boxes," were used to carry ammunition on belts.
	Copper Arrowhead circa 1625 Copper arrowheads or projectile points were among the earliest trade items in North America.
	English Hatchet circa 1690 A versatile tool as well as an edged weapon, the hatchet or belt axe served many functions.
	Fowler circa 1650 This robust and versatile long arm could be used as a military weapon or for hunting birds and small game.
	French Bayonet 1670 - 1700 This 17th-century weapon was designed for use either as a bayonet at the end of a musket or as a hand-held dagger.
	Knife circa 1650 - 1675 This 17th-century knife was probably received by a Native American during trade with the French.
	Pistol 1660 - 1680s This English pistol, recovered from a shipwreck, dates from the second half of the 17th century.
	Projectile point Native Americans fashioned chert and flint into a variety of tools and points.
	Sword Hilt circa 1675 Swords were generally carried by officers and were a mark of social status and military rank.
	Trade Gun circa 1625 - 1650 This musket fragment is decorated with wampum beads set into both sides of the stock.
	Tulle Musket circa 1696 The Indian allies of the French were adequately armed for the raid on Deerfield in 1704. They may very well have carried a musket such as this one made at the Tulle factory in France.
	War Club circa 1750 The war club was a formidable weapon and was extremely useful in an ambush once the firearms were discharged. This weapon was deadly at close quarters, crippling even when poorly aimed.

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