A matchlock chronology, ca. 1520 to 1720

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.

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16th November 2008, 02:58 PM	#10
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.