A matchlock chronology, ca. 1520 to 1720

Matchlock · 14th November 2008, 11:54 AM

More views of the dummy wheel-lock.

Pukka Bundook · 16th November 2008, 02:58 PM

Michael,

Thank you for the wonderful pictures and very detailed explanation on the use of snapping locks.
I knew the snap-lock was used for target work, but had large gaps where military and sporting use was concerned.

I have only seen one other matchlock dressed up as a wheellock, and find this fascinating and somehow understandably "human"...(A desire to appear of a higher status than where one actually belongs!)

As you know Michael, I do love playing about building archaic guns and such, and your incredible photographs are a real inspiration, ...but I don't try and 'forge' originals!
I can't thank you enough for the time you have taken to share these pictures with us!

Richard.

Matchlock · 16th November 2008, 09:16 PM

Richard,

Thank you so much for your kind lines.

It seems I cannot make any money out of my specialized knowledge, so appreciation is the best I can get for having chosen a domain that far out of the average interest.

And I must say that I feel greatly rewarded by your comments, folks - please keep going keeping me inspired. It's too lonesome a l life ...

And, Ed and Jim, very special thanks go to you for kicking my lazy a.. so many times, buddies! You are great, all of you.

Best wishes from Bavaria to all of you out there; I'm drinking my next dark beer to you - and our forum!

Michael

fernando · 16th November 2008, 10:46 PM

Thanks for my forum share of that dark beer, Michael.
It is an honour to be in the same place as you and your collection, supported by such skilled knowledge.
With all that you have for sharing, you will allways be willkommen.

Fernando

Pukka Bundook · 17th November 2008, 01:28 PM

Michael,

Please keep sending us photos of these fascinating arms! I know it is an awful lot of work, taking the pictures, selecting the appropriate ones, etc, and all I can offer in exchange is thanks!
If I were in a position to own an original, I think I would spend many hours sitting holding it, contemplating the first owner, and the so-different world he belonged to!
Such arms are a window to this other age....and maybe even a door, if one were to take a similar arm into the woods and fields and become thoroughly conversant with the every-day workings and peculiarities of such an arm....In other words, we could "remember" things long lost simply by 'doing', and live to some degree, a lifetime beyond our own.

Though bending the forum rules a bit, this is my only matchlock.

Thank you again, Michael.

Richard.

Matchlock · 17th November 2008, 06:10 PM

Thank you so much, Fernando, for that hearty willkommen!
It makes me feeling at home with you guys.

Michael

Matchlock · 17th November 2008, 06:28 PM

Richard,

I fully agree with what you said about old weapons being our window, and even door, to periods and people long forgotten.

Sometimes I feel just the same, especially when handling such highly important historical pieces like my 1481 Munich haquebut barrel. This piece comes from the collection of the Veste (castle) Oberhaus in Passau/Eastern Bavaria, bordering on Austria, where rivaling parties fired at each other at a short fight before the election of new archbishop in 1482. Just imagine my barrel being fired from the high castle down at the citizens! And, as is the case with my fine haquebut/wall gun from the Kronburg: I am only the second or third owner of these two pieces in their 500 years of history!

It's a very special way of being simultaneously happy, humble and grateful, just sort of bowing down before the people that made and handled these pieces. Nothing is left of their bones but we can admire their weapons still ...

Michael

Matchlock · 17th November 2008, 08:10 PM

Though bending the forum rules a bit, this is my only matchlock.

Thank you again, Michael.

Richard.[/QUOTE]

Richard,

I posted a comment on your fine matchlock musket but by mistake inserted it in the wrong thread - sorry.

You will be happy going to:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7542

Michael

Pukka Bundook · 19th November 2008, 02:21 AM

Michael,

I read and responded to your post re. my matchlock over on the other thread,
I am pleased you like it!

Best wishes,

Richard.

14th November 2008, 11:54 AM	#1
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	More views of the dummy wheel-lock. Attached Images

17th November 2008, 01:28 PM	#5
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Michael, Please keep sending us photos of these fascinating arms! I know it is an awful lot of work, taking the pictures, selecting the appropriate ones, etc, and all I can offer in exchange is thanks! If I were in a position to own an original, I think I would spend many hours sitting holding it, contemplating the first owner, and the so-different world he belonged to! Such arms are a window to this other age....and maybe even a door, if one were to take a similar arm into the woods and fields and become thoroughly conversant with the every-day workings and peculiarities of such an arm....In other words, we could "remember" things long lost simply by 'doing', and live to some degree, a lifetime beyond our own. Though bending the forum rules a bit, this is my only matchlock. Thank you again, Michael. Richard. Attached Images

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16th November 2008, 02:58 PM	#2
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Michael, Thank you for the wonderful pictures and very detailed explanation on the use of snapping locks. I knew the snap-lock was used for target work, but had large gaps where military and sporting use was concerned. I have only seen one other matchlock dressed up as a wheellock, and find this fascinating and somehow understandably "human"...(A desire to appear of a higher status than where one actually belongs!) As you know Michael, I do love playing about building archaic guns and such, and your incredible photographs are a real inspiration, ...but I don't try and 'forge' originals! I can't thank you enough for the time you have taken to share these pictures with us! Richard.

16th November 2008, 09:16 PM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Richard, Thank you so much for your kind lines. It seems I cannot make any money out of my specialized knowledge, so appreciation is the best I can get for having chosen a domain that far out of the average interest. And I must say that I feel greatly rewarded by your comments, folks - please keep going keeping me inspired. It's too lonesome a l life ... And, Ed and Jim, very special thanks go to you for kicking my lazy a.. so many times, buddies! You are great, all of you. Best wishes from Bavaria to all of you out there; I'm drinking my next dark beer to you - and our forum! Michael

16th November 2008, 10:46 PM	#4
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Thanks for my forum share of that dark beer, Michael. It is an honour to be in the same place as you and your collection, supported by such skilled knowledge. With all that you have for sharing, you will allways be willkommen. Fernando

17th November 2008, 06:10 PM	#6
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Thank you so much, Fernando, for that hearty willkommen! It makes me feeling at home with you guys. Michael

17th November 2008, 06:28 PM	#7
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Richard, I fully agree with what you said about old weapons being our window, and even door, to periods and people long forgotten. Sometimes I feel just the same, especially when handling such highly important historical pieces like my 1481 Munich haquebut barrel. This piece comes from the collection of the Veste (castle) Oberhaus in Passau/Eastern Bavaria, bordering on Austria, where rivaling parties fired at each other at a short fight before the election of new archbishop in 1482. Just imagine my barrel being fired from the high castle down at the citizens! And, as is the case with my fine haquebut/wall gun from the Kronburg: I am only the second or third owner of these two pieces in their 500 years of history! It's a very special way of being simultaneously happy, humble and grateful, just sort of bowing down before the people that made and handled these pieces. Nothing is left of their bones but we can admire their weapons still ... Michael

17th November 2008, 08:10 PM	#8
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Though bending the forum rules a bit, this is my only matchlock. Thank you again, Michael. Richard.[/QUOTE] Richard, I posted a comment on your fine matchlock musket but by mistake inserted it in the wrong thread - sorry. You will be happy going to: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7542 Michael

19th November 2008, 02:21 AM	#9
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Michael, I read and responded to your post re. my matchlock over on the other thread, I am pleased you like it! Best wishes, Richard.