Rarest Early Ammunition Accouterments: MATCHCORD/SLOW MATCH

fernando · 8th June 2012, 06:38 PM

Dear Michl,
It is undeniable that it takes the deepest dedication to prepare and compile information of such extreme quality.
A great added value for members (and lurkers

) perusal and for the chest of the forum archives.
Thanks a lot for sharing.
Having attended this lecture, i now feel more than prepared to obtain a couple inches of matchcord, an obliging presence in a collection

P.S.
Sorry to divert but, the sight of the Hohenwerfen Castle is breathtaking

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Matchlock · 9th June 2012, 09:04 PM

Dear 'Nando,

Your excellently chosen wording and compliments made me blush.

Thank you so much, it really means a lot to me!

Yes, I guess dedication is exactly the word for what I have been trying to achieve and convey to others.

And: I too like the imposing view of Hohenwerfen Castle and posted it for the sake of it.

Best,
Michl

Matchlock · 25th September 2012, 06:08 PM

The bundle on top weighs 3.4 kg and might measure 10 m in length.

Simliar to the images I posted before, the close-ups allow to study the characteristic fibrous structure of match rope.

And a detached matchlock mechanism, Swedish, 1620's.

Best,
Michael

Matchlock · 25th September 2012, 06:14 PM

A few more.

Matchlock · 25th September 2012, 06:16 PM

And the matchlock mechanism für a Swedish military musket, 1620's.

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25th September 2012, 06:08 PM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	A Bundle and Lengths of 17th C. Matchcord, Armémuseum Stockholm The bundle on top weighs 3.4 kg and might measure 10 m in length. Simliar to the images I posted before, the close-ups allow to study the characteristic fibrous structure of match rope. And a detached matchlock mechanism, Swedish, 1620's. Best, Michael Attached Images Last edited by fernando; 27th September 2012 at 04:09 AM.

25th September 2012, 06:14 PM	#4
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	A few more. Attached Images

25th September 2012, 06:16 PM	#5
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	And the matchlock mechanism für a Swedish military musket, 1620's. m Attached Images

8th June 2012, 06:38 PM	#1
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Dear Michl, It is undeniable that it takes the deepest dedication to prepare and compile information of such extreme quality. A great added value for members (and lurkers ) perusal and for the chest of the forum archives. Thanks a lot for sharing. Having attended this lecture, i now feel more than prepared to obtain a couple inches of matchcord, an obliging presence in a collection P.S. Sorry to divert but, the sight of the Hohenwerfen Castle is breathtaking .

9th June 2012, 09:04 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Dear 'Nando, Your excellently chosen wording and compliments made me blush. Thank you so much, it really means a lot to me! Yes, I guess dedication is exactly the word for what I have been trying to achieve and convey to others. And: I too like the imposing view of Hohenwerfen Castle and posted it for the sake of it. Best, Michl