Snaphaunce Lock for I.D.

rickystl · 31st July 2011, 04:36 PM

Hi Michael. Well, after picking myself up off the kitchen floor from a fit of kicking and crying, I'm OK now

However, I've located two original Moroccan "parts" locks, both styled after the English lock, and both have their original top screws!! I can get them both very cheap. I'm sure the patina wont be an exact match, but proper cleaning could make it close. I'll save this lock yet!!!

Actually, this has been a fun thread. Research, investigation, mystery, and contact with Brian Godwin. I'll report back after I fix the lock. Thanks again for all the assistance - and hand-holding!! LOL Rick.

Matchlock · 12th May 2012, 03:39 PM

Please see

http://www.ask.com/wiki/Snaphance

Best,
m

Matchlock · 12th May 2012, 05:16 PM

Please see also

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=snaphance

Cerjak · 12th May 2012, 07:44 PM

Hi rick

Yes it is morrocan lock from Moukala, see some pics from my collection

Regards
Cerjak

Matchlock · 5th July 2012, 08:49 PM

More on snaphance weapons:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=snaphance

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=snaphance

m

rickystl · 7th July 2012, 06:05 PM

Hi Michael. Thanks for moving this thread up to a current date. I forgot to post an update for my lock.
I almost missed Fernando's post. Thanks. And thanks for the additional Links.
Hi Cerjak. That is a great example of a Moroccan, Afedali style long gun. Great condition. The lock on your gun is almost a clone of mine. Thanks for Posting your pics.

Update: As mentioned earlier in this thread, this lock was missing it's top screw. I have four other original top screws that I thought I might be able to use? However, who ever staked that ramrod tip into the lower hole of the hammer destroyed the threads.

So, I had to re-thread the hammer and make a new top screw. Actually, the new top screw matches better than one of the originals would have, due to this lock being in such good condition. Anyway, here are some pics of the lock with the new top screw. Thanks for looking. Rick.

Matchlock · 7th July 2012, 06:13 PM

Good job, Rick,

May I suggest considering doing a bit of additional filing to abrase the traces of the lathe?

I would also think over replacing the missing top spur of the cock.

Best,
Michael

12th May 2012, 03:39 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	More on Snapha(u)nces Please see http://www.ask.com/wiki/Snaphance Best, m Attached Images

12th May 2012, 07:44 PM	#4
Cerjak Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: FRANCE Posts: 1,065	morrocan snaphaunce Lock Hi rick Yes it is morrocan lock from Moukala, see some pics from my collection Regards Cerjak Attached Images

7th July 2012, 06:05 PM	#6
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,630	Hi Michael. Thanks for moving this thread up to a current date. I forgot to post an update for my lock. I almost missed Fernando's post. Thanks. And thanks for the additional Links. Hi Cerjak. That is a great example of a Moroccan, Afedali style long gun. Great condition. The lock on your gun is almost a clone of mine. Thanks for Posting your pics. Update: As mentioned earlier in this thread, this lock was missing it's top screw. I have four other original top screws that I thought I might be able to use? However, who ever staked that ramrod tip into the lower hole of the hammer destroyed the threads. So, I had to re-thread the hammer and make a new top screw. Actually, the new top screw matches better than one of the originals would have, due to this lock being in such good condition. Anyway, here are some pics of the lock with the new top screw. Thanks for looking. Rick. Attached Images

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31st July 2011, 04:36 PM	#1
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,630	Hi Michael. Well, after picking myself up off the kitchen floor from a fit of kicking and crying, I'm OK now However, I've located two original Moroccan "parts" locks, both styled after the English lock, and both have their original top screws!! I can get them both very cheap. I'm sure the patina wont be an exact match, but proper cleaning could make it close. I'll save this lock yet!!! Actually, this has been a fun thread. Research, investigation, mystery, and contact with Brian Godwin. I'll report back after I fix the lock. Thanks again for all the assistance - and hand-holding!! LOL Rick.

12th May 2012, 05:16 PM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Please see also http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=snaphance

5th July 2012, 08:49 PM	#5
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	More on snaphance weapons: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=snaphance http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=snaphance m

7th July 2012, 06:13 PM	#7
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Good job, Rick, May I suggest considering doing a bit of additional filing to abrase the traces of the lathe? I would also think over replacing the missing top spur of the cock. Best, Michael