Automatically Opening Pan Covers on German Matchlocks, ca. 1560-1650

Matchlock · 12th December 2010, 01:15 PM

Hi Bolek,

First of all, I am afraid we're facing a certain language barrier here.
Secondly, I beg your understanding concerning the fact that I cannot repeat all I have been posting on these topics for more than two years.

All I can tell you is that all the functional parts of a characteristic wheel-lock that you marked red actually never existed on this matchlock; there are no traces of the respective screw or rivet holes whatsoever.

May I recommend reading my former posts on both match and wheel-locks?
I hope this will add to a more profound understanding of the matter.

Best,
Michael

12th December 2010, 01:15 PM	#19
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Bolek, First of all, I am afraid we're facing a certain language barrier here. Secondly, I beg your understanding concerning the fact that I cannot repeat all I have been posting on these topics for more than two years. All I can tell you is that all the functional parts of a characteristic wheel-lock that you marked red actually never existed on this matchlock; there are no traces of the respective screw or rivet holes whatsoever. May I recommend reading my former posts on both match and wheel-locks? I hope this will add to a more profound understanding of the matter. Best, Michael