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Matchlock · 8th December 2013, 01:28 PM

Well, Raf, the mere fact that North Italian wheellocks do not have the spring-loaded push-button pan-cover release (German Drucknagel) is not per se a hint for their being the first made.
The button is generally present in Germanic wheellocks from ca. 1530-1610.

Not all German wheellocks feature that button though, and it is gone again and for good by the early 17th century.

Best,
Michael

8th December 2013, 01:28 PM	#6
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Well, Raf, the mere fact that North Italian wheellocks do not have the spring-loaded push-button pan-cover release (German Drucknagel) is not per se a hint for their being the first made. The button is generally present in Germanic wheellocks from ca. 1530-1610. Not all German wheellocks feature that button though, and it is gone again and for good by the early 17th century. Best, Michael Last edited by Matchlock; 8th December 2013 at 03:06 PM.