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Instruments used to load a cannon or mortar.

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Instrument used to pack the gunpowder, the projectile and the wad at the bottom of the cannon.

Instrument with a brush or skin used to clean the bore of the muzzle after each firing.

Instrument used to measure and load the gunpowder into the cannon.

Instrument used to remove wad debris and keep the powder in place.

Instrument with a wick that was used to ignite the gunpowder from a distance.