Pistols
Only a few pistol barrels and parts have been unearthed. One pistol barrel is attractively ornamented with silver bands.
Light Armor and Siege Helmet
A breastplate and backpiece from a light suit of armor (probably a pikeman’s suit) were found in a refuse pit. These interesting specimens were probably made in England during the 1600-20 period.
In 1953, Sgt. Floyd E. Painter found an English siege helmet (1600-40 period) 4 miles down the river from Jamestown Island.
A Jamestown sentry on duty shouldering his heavy matchlock musket. (Conjectural sketch by Sidney E. King.)
Early musket barrel and gun parts excavated at Jamestown.
