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Matchlock · 20th June 2012, 12:55 PM

Hi Eric,

I just came across a rather similar specimen, the tiller also made from wood:

http://www.webarcherie.com/forum/ind...lete-ancienne/

and:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=15730

That sample and yours might both be of French origin, adopting the old North Italian style!

Btw, just like the guy who originally posted this I am wondering about the use of the blunderbuss-like mouthed opening of the bolt housing, which also seems to have been equiped with a sort of bead foresight ?! (bottom attachment).

Any thoughts?

Best,
Michael

20th June 2012, 12:55 PM	#33
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Eric, I just came across a rather similar specimen, the tiller also made from wood: http://www.webarcherie.com/forum/ind...lete-ancienne/ and: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=15730 That sample and yours might both be of French origin, adopting the old North Italian style! Btw, just like the guy who originally posted this I am wondering about the use of the blunderbuss-like mouthed opening of the bolt housing, which also seems to have been equiped with a sort of bead foresight ?! (bottom attachment). Any thoughts? Best, Michael Attached Images Last edited by Matchlock; 20th June 2012 at 01:43 PM.