A lock for apreciation

fernando · 12th June 2009, 04:54 PM

During the cleaning of this lock, i was wondering about the traces of some filled in orifices, as well as other intriguing details.
I went back to the illustrations in ESPINGARDA PERFEYTA, checked and rechecked, and came to the conclusion that this is a typical Portuguese 'fecho de molinhas' (spring lock), later converted to a simplified version.
I can say i made my day, both for the price, which becomes much more convenient, as also for the rarity of these locks ... converted or not.
Thank you for your congratulations

Fernando.

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fernando · 12th June 2009, 05:23 PM

Thanks a million for your great comprehensive post, Philip.
I see that it came in whilst i was preparing mine, about the molinhas conversion.
You were right about the plate shape being strange for a knot lock.
It all makes sense when you look in page 461 of 'Espingarda Perfeyta'
Fernando

Philip · 12th June 2009, 10:18 PM

Hi, Fernando
Your little bit of investigation revealed some greater significance to what is at first blush, to the uninitiated, a rather humble object. Bravo!

Conversions are always interesting, in their individual contexts, they can illustrate the need to adapt to changing technologies and needs, the desire to emulate current fashion, or the need for someone to repair or refurbish something on a level commensurate with his skills and resources.

12th June 2009, 04:54 PM	#1
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Eureka During the cleaning of this lock, i was wondering about the traces of some filled in orifices, as well as other intriguing details. I went back to the illustrations in ESPINGARDA PERFEYTA, checked and rechecked, and came to the conclusion that this is a typical Portuguese 'fecho de molinhas' (spring lock), later converted to a simplified version. I can say i made my day, both for the price, which becomes much more convenient, as also for the rarity of these locks ... converted or not. Thank you for your congratulations Fernando. . Attached Images

12th June 2009, 05:23 PM	#2
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Thanks a million for your great comprehensive post, Philip. I see that it came in whilst i was preparing mine, about the molinhas conversion. You were right about the plate shape being strange for a knot lock. It all makes sense when you look in page 461 of 'Espingarda Perfeyta' Fernando Last edited by fernando; 12th June 2009 at 05:57 PM. Reason: Phrase addition

12th June 2009, 10:18 PM	#3
Philip Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Posts: 1,036	great discovery Hi, Fernando Your little bit of investigation revealed some greater significance to what is at first blush, to the uninitiated, a rather humble object. Bravo! Conversions are always interesting, in their individual contexts, they can illustrate the need to adapt to changing technologies and needs, the desire to emulate current fashion, or the need for someone to repair or refurbish something on a level commensurate with his skills and resources.