David,
Do you have a link to your matchlock?
If not, I'd love to see it somewhere!
The "enquiring mind" on these is what got me interested in firing one as well!
I would really like to hear if and when you do get yours running. :-)
Yes, I know these are antique artefacts, but so much remains academic unless we can fill out the picture to some degree.
To me, the more we learn about these, and the people /culture, the richer our experience becomes. Have been enjoying looking at miniature paintings of hunting scenes, (Moghul etc. ) So vibrant and full of life and humour!
We should start a thread on these!
Very best,
Richard.
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