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Matchlock · 29th December 2011, 05:43 PM

Hi,

The principle of the press button, wich is normally only known from wheellocks of the 1550's in the Graz armory, is to tighten the pressure on the sear when the wheel is spanned. The actual sear spring was often too weak for a safe contact between the sear rest and the full strength of the wheel spring. With the button pressed and in activated position, the trigger had to be pulled with significantly higher force.

Best,
Michael

29th December 2011, 05:43 PM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi, The principle of the press button, wich is normally only known from wheellocks of the 1550's in the Graz armory, is to tighten the pressure on the sear when the wheel is spanned. The actual sear spring was often too weak for a safe contact between the sear rest and the full strength of the wheel spring. With the button pressed and in activated position, the trigger had to be pulled with significantly higher force. Best, Michael Attached Images Last edited by Matchlock; 29th December 2011 at 11:01 PM.