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Old 2nd July 2020, 02:11 AM   #1
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Default Hans Bauer gun maker ?

Has anybody heard of or know any information about a gunmaker reportedly a maker from Munich called Hans Bauer, not sure about dates but perhaps around late 16th century/17th century and maybe a maker of miniature wheellocks
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Old 24th July 2020, 12:49 PM   #2
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I love fine antique German firearms but it's surprisingly common to find pieces made by a gun maker who's story has been lost to time.
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Old 25th July 2020, 12:00 AM   #3
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Eugen Heer, Der Neue Stöckel Vol I lists two smiths by that name from south Germany, although recorded as working in different cities:

Hans Bauer , Nürnberg, ca 1575
Hans Bauer, Esslingen (Württemberg), military records trace him to year 1604, and other documents show him providing arms on military contract 1616-17.

It doesn't rule out someone changing his locale of business in a long career, and there could be other Hans Bauers in the trade who have yet to be seen on other registers.

Good luck in your research!
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