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Matchlock · 21st June 2012, 06:40 PM

In general, weapons, like architecture and all kinds of artwork, followed the characteristic proportions of their respective period:

-Gothic period: long, 'tall' and slender, and fluted (like the lofty Gothic steeples)

- Renaissance: relatively short and 'stout', multi-staged and flued, like architectural columns and candlesticks; of a Katzbalger, an overall length of ca. 90-93 cm is typical and average. No staging at all in alledged 'period' barrels, grips or blades is highly unusual and suspect

- Baroque: in the early years of the period, notably longer and more slender than the Renaissance types, narrowing down from the 1630's

To my friend and me, the most typical Katzbalgers showing all characteristic criteria are the two Berlin samples attached. I have exerienced the same with early firearms, and almost without any exemption to the rule.
As I have stated several times, these criteria are hard to convey.
The got to be 'grasped'.

And believe me: there are discussions taking place between experts without being published.

Btw, I'afraid we're in the wrong thread ...

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21st June 2012, 06:40 PM	#120
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	In general, weapons, like architecture and all kinds of artwork, followed the characteristic proportions of their respective period: -Gothic period: long, 'tall' and slender, and fluted (like the lofty Gothic steeples) - Renaissance: relatively short and 'stout', multi-staged and flued, like architectural columns and candlesticks; of a Katzbalger, an overall length of ca. 90-93 cm is typical and average. No staging at all in alledged 'period' barrels, grips or blades is highly unusual and suspect - Baroque: in the early years of the period, notably longer and more slender than the Renaissance types, narrowing down from the 1630's To my friend and me, the most typical Katzbalgers showing all characteristic criteria are the two Berlin samples attached. I have exerienced the same with early firearms, and almost without any exemption to the rule. As I have stated several times, these criteria are hard to convey. The got to be 'grasped'. And believe me: there are discussions taking place between experts without being published. Btw, I'afraid we're in the wrong thread ... m Attached Images Last edited by Matchlock; 21st June 2012 at 06:54 PM.