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Matchlock · 18th November 2013, 06:19 PM

Finally here is the link to the video.

The section on the 1540 wheellock starts ca. 14 seconds after the beginning of the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSyxpvIZXxY

That guy, Iain, is stating a few things that are incorrect.
E.g., he actually touches the wheel, encircling it and at the same saying that it is missing - which of course is complete rubbish!

I thought the Rotunda had personnel that at least knew what they were talking about ...

Best,
Michael

18th November 2013, 06:19 PM	#120
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Finally here is the link to the video. The section on the 1540 wheellock starts ca. 14 seconds after the beginning of the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSyxpvIZXxY That guy, Iain, is stating a few things that are incorrect. E.g., he actually touches the wheel, encircling it and at the same saying that it is missing - which of course is complete rubbish! I thought the Rotunda had personnel that at least knew what they were talking about ... Best, Michael Last edited by Matchlock; 18th November 2013 at 09:09 PM.