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rickystl · 5th September 2011, 02:14 PM

Hi Fernando. A lock that tells a story. Thanks for posting. Imagine how long it must have taken to do all the engraving and chisel work on this lock.
I've read where the Germans were so fasinated with the Wheellock, that they continued to use them well into the 18th Century on sporting arms. Rick.

5th September 2011, 02:14 PM	#32
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,623	Hi Fernando. A lock that tells a story. Thanks for posting. Imagine how long it must have taken to do all the engraving and chisel work on this lock. I've read where the Germans were so fasinated with the Wheellock, that they continued to use them well into the 18th Century on sporting arms. Rick.