Suhl Wheellock carbin

Matchlock · 22nd December 2014, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Sajen

Hello,

may I ask when and why the brass and bone inlays added?

Regards,
Detlef

Hi Detlef,

Those plain wheellock and matchlock guns soon became technically outdated by ca. 1700 and were replaced by flintlocks. The obsolete guns were sold off cheaply in large numbers by the city arsenals, and many noblemen bought them and had them "embellished" in late 16th c. style in Poland and Czechia; they then "decorated" their castles with that stuff that now looked much nicer hanging on the walls than it did before.
Such items, of course, are an absolute "no go" for any serious collector.

Best,
Michael

Sajen · 22nd December 2014, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matchlock

Hi Detlef,

Those plain wheellock and matchlock guns soon became technically outdated by ca. 1700 and were replaced by flintlocks. The obsolete guns were sold off cheaply in large numbers by the city arsenals, and many noblemen bought them and had them "embellished" in late 16th c. style in Poland and Czechia; they then "decorated" their castles with that stuff that now looked much nicer hanging on the walls than it did before.
Such items, of course, are an absolute "no go" for any serious collector.

Best,
Michael

Hi Michael,

thank you very much for the full description.

Best regards,
Detlef

bkp747 · 22nd December 2014, 09:26 PM

What Fun! I learn something new every time I visit. I particularly look forward to MATCHLOCK'S input, and insight on these ancient weapons, but also appreciate the depth of knowledge of many of the members here. Thanks for the education, and fantastic photos... barry

Matchlock · 23rd December 2014, 08:35 AM

Hi Barry,

Thank you so much for appreciating what I have been striving to achieve over the last 40 years!
It is responses like yours that make me feel that all the toil was worthwhile, and that at least part of my accumulated knowledge will survive and pass.
What is even more is to know that there are some folks out there to whom my work does count and that, in a way, a few people actually need me.
That is a huge reward indeed.

So here is to all of you:
Do not hesitate to address me on special topics and ask me questions. Call me out!

Best as ever,
and with at least some hope for the New Year,

Michael Trömner
Rebenstr. 9
D-93326 Abensberg
Bavaria, Germany

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22nd December 2014, 09:26 PM	#3
bkp747 Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 15	What Fun! I learn something new every time I visit. I particularly look forward to MATCHLOCK'S input, and insight on these ancient weapons, but also appreciate the depth of knowledge of many of the members here. Thanks for the education, and fantastic photos... barry

23rd December 2014, 08:35 AM	#4
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Barry, Thank you so much for appreciating what I have been striving to achieve over the last 40 years! It is responses like yours that make me feel that all the toil was worthwhile, and that at least part of my accumulated knowledge will survive and pass. What is even more is to know that there are some folks out there to whom my work does count and that, in a way, a few people actually need me. That is a huge reward indeed. So here is to all of you: Do not hesitate to address me on special topics and ask me questions. Call me out! Best as ever, and with at least some hope for the New Year, Michael Trömner Rebenstr. 9 D-93326 Abensberg Bavaria, Germany