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thinreadline · 24th December 2011, 01:30 PM

I shoot a reproduction matchlock at our local rifle range and had been looking for a rest for some time when I came across this at a local antique fair in an umbrella stand along with some walking sticks. As I am not at all knowledgeable about early firearms ( other than enjoying shooting them ) I wondered if any members could tell me whether this is a genuine early piece or a repro . It is 155 cm long. The wood looks old and the iron parts certainly seem to have some age . It cost me £5 so I shant be upset if you tell me it was made yesterday ! Ignore the tassel .. I put that on.

24th December 2011, 01:30 PM	#1
thinreadline Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wirral Posts: 1,204	MATCHLOCK REST FOR COMMENT I shoot a reproduction matchlock at our local rifle range and had been looking for a rest for some time when I came across this at a local antique fair in an umbrella stand along with some walking sticks. As I am not at all knowledgeable about early firearms ( other than enjoying shooting them ) I wondered if any members could tell me whether this is a genuine early piece or a repro . It is 155 cm long. The wood looks old and the iron parts certainly seem to have some age . It cost me £5 so I shant be upset if you tell me it was made yesterday ! Ignore the tassel .. I put that on. Attached Images Last edited by thinreadline; 24th December 2011 at 03:08 PM.