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Congrats, Marcus!
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Hello everyone:
Speaking in this thread, just to say that the loose lock Dresden Armoury Museum I think is a recent reproduction. I think I see no piece forged, but constructed from a mass, conveniently cut even formed with a shaper. Even the screw thread that closes the jaws is perfect as that achieved the lathe or with a modern tool for threading. Even I see a perfecion settings between the different parts, as now would accomplish an actual adjuster .... Is it so? Affectionately. Fernando K (Sorry for the translator) |
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Hi Fernando K,
Are you talking about this detached mechanism? Best, Michael |
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atchlock:
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Hi Fernando,
That detached wheellock mechanism is absolutely genuine, like anything else in the Dresden armory! At the Royal Armouries Leeds there is a complete wheellock gun, ca. 1530-1535, with the very same type of lock, including the identical maker's mark (first three attachments). If you ever come to see the Dresden Rüstkammer (armory) yourself you will believe me: Literally everything in their collections is preserved in absolutley stunning, NEAR MINT CONDITION!!! That condition compares to no objects in any other museum, perhaps with the exception of Graz. I attached photos of some of their guns and detached locks for you to judge by yourself. Just look at the beautiful condition that the famous 'monk's gun', ca. 1540, is in! Best, Michael |
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Matchlock Estimate:
No comments yet. You could tell me that is what you see on the back of the lock, behind the wheel, the last image of the post? Affectionately. Fernando K Please help Google Translate improve quality for your language here. Google Translate for Business:Translator ToolkitWebsite TranslatorGlobal Market Finder Turn off instant translationAbout Google TranslateMobilePrivacyHelpSend feedback |
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Hi Fernando,
The tube you are referring to must be for a length of matchcord to be fixed, so what seems to be a detached wheellock mechanism at first glance really would be a tinderlighter. Best, Michael |
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