Identification of markings on 16th century German arquebus

[Jean-Marc S.]

Hello,

Just found a previous post showing a very similar Suhl made german matchlock rifle, dated to 1592.

jm

[Matchlock]

Exactly, J.-M.,

Though it is not actually a rifle but a smooth-bore Suhl wall gun, sold Christie's, and dated 1592 on the barrel.

This particular shape of the lock late, oriented towards and pretending to be a higher-quailty wheellock, was especially preferred by Suhl makers from the late 1580's to the early 1620's.

Here are the barrel and lock marks of that piece.

m

[Jean-Marc S.]

Thanks Super Michael