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Matchlock · 25th February 2014, 06:15 PM

Hi Evgeny,

Actually this is the Russian variant of a snaphaunce lock, early 17th century, and most probably originally belonging to a musket.

And it still is in working order striking sparks - you proved it!

Best,
Michael

25th February 2014, 06:15 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Evgeny, Actually this is the Russian variant of a snaphaunce lock, early 17th century, and most probably originally belonging to a musket. And it still is in working order striking sparks - you proved it! Best, Michael