Wheellock Spanner

PClemente · 7th October 2013, 09:40 PM

Thanks Michael,
I acquired the spanner a little while ago - I guess there are still some finds to be made!
I must also thank you in regards to one of your earlier posts regarding the dating of Thirty Years War Period Wheellock pistols. I have long been intrigued by the Thirty Years War and often found it difficult to differentiate the pistols made during the height of the war(1630 - 1640) from those made in the latter part of the conflict. Your explanation and use of photos was very helpful, as was the recommendation regarding the site of Peter Engerisser. I contacted Peter regarding pistols of the war and he was kind enough to supply me with a detailed explanation to help date the guns. There is a lack of such sources here in the States where most arms collectors are ignorant of the weaponry that pre-dated the American Revolution by more than 100 years!
Regards,
Paul

Matchlock · 8th October 2013, 10:19 AM

Hi Paul,

Don't worry: even in Germany there are less than ten people who are able to correctly date these pistols and carbines!

Best,
Michael

PClemente · 9th October 2013, 09:43 PM

Hi Michael,
I know that it might be outside your expertise, but I have been trying to find out information about a particular leather gorget in my possession. I have received a couple of very informed and helpful ideas from a variety of sources including some from our fellow forum members, but due to your vast array of experience I thought you might also have some idea as to its specific nature. I have been told it might very well be a gorget pattern adapted during the various colonial wars here in America in the mid-1700's as officers serving the English tried to be less conspicuous fighting in the forests of North America, or a piece belonging to a Native American "gorget captain" allied with the British.
Thanks for any ideas!
As Always,
Regards,
Paul

Matchlock · 24th May 2014, 04:20 PM

Hi,

Please also see my threads on wheellock spanners 1520-1620:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...-lock+spanners

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...-lock+spanners

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...-lock+spanners

and
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...l-lock+spanner

Best,
Michael

9th October 2013, 09:43 PM	#3
PClemente Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 42	Hi Michael, I know that it might be outside your expertise, but I have been trying to find out information about a particular leather gorget in my possession. I have received a couple of very informed and helpful ideas from a variety of sources including some from our fellow forum members, but due to your vast array of experience I thought you might also have some idea as to its specific nature. I have been told it might very well be a gorget pattern adapted during the various colonial wars here in America in the mid-1700's as officers serving the English tried to be less conspicuous fighting in the forests of North America, or a piece belonging to a Native American "gorget captain" allied with the British. Thanks for any ideas! As Always, Regards, Paul Attached Images

24th May 2014, 04:20 PM	#4
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi, Please also see my threads on wheellock spanners 1520-1620: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...-lock+spanners http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...-lock+spanners http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...-lock+spanners and http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...l-lock+spanner Best, Michael Last edited by Matchlock; 24th May 2014 at 05:26 PM.

7th October 2013, 09:40 PM	#1
PClemente Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 42	Thanks Michael, I acquired the spanner a little while ago - I guess there are still some finds to be made! I must also thank you in regards to one of your earlier posts regarding the dating of Thirty Years War Period Wheellock pistols. I have long been intrigued by the Thirty Years War and often found it difficult to differentiate the pistols made during the height of the war(1630 - 1640) from those made in the latter part of the conflict. Your explanation and use of photos was very helpful, as was the recommendation regarding the site of Peter Engerisser. I contacted Peter regarding pistols of the war and he was kind enough to supply me with a detailed explanation to help date the guns. There is a lack of such sources here in the States where most arms collectors are ignorant of the weaponry that pre-dated the American Revolution by more than 100 years! Regards, Paul

8th October 2013, 10:19 AM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Paul, Don't worry: even in Germany there are less than ten people who are able to correctly date these pistols and carbines! Best, Michael