interesting breech-loading petronel-looking for additional info

[Matchlock]

This is a fine, long and extremely heavy Nuremberg made 'military' matchlock petronel of ca. 1580-90, in my collection.
The lock is struck with an indistinct maker's mark, above the Nuremberg proof mark, the serpentine (match holder) is shaped like a sea monster with his scaly back, featuring a second head down at its scrolled tail!
The rear section of the barrel, octagonal to round, is iron-carved and engraved with Renaissance portraits in oval frames all'antica, flowers and stylized acanthus leaves. The stock is of walnut.
The long tubular back sight is chiseled to represent a bearded face.
Of course, this is a 'usual' muzzleloading musket.
Length overall 1,56 cm, weight ca. 10 kg.

Attached at the bottom is an early engraving of ca. 1590, by Jacob de Gheyn, depicting a musketeer with his matchlock petronel.
Author's photographs.

Please see also
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlock+petronel



Best,
Michael

[Matchlock]

I have to correct myself:

In post #5, the English equivalent of the French term poitrine is of course chest, instead of breast.

m

[Marcus den toom]

I take it there where no busty madchen in the Coburg elite arquebrasiers? (little word joke)

Not really a big diference but i think you meant #4713 (" VR above a hammer and two stars, is identified as 'Old' Stockel, Haandskydevaabens Bedømmelse, #4714" )

[fernando]

One wonders whether Ahtagot has seen Michael's enlightening or, as he is not yet a regular member, might not have accessed this thread again.
... in which case, he could not yet show his appreciation

[Matchlock]

Hi Nando,

You probably are right; I did not take that possiblity into consideration.

Basically, I am very glad to receive a reply; after all, posting all these facts meant a few hours work for me, spent searching and digitalizing the right and apt photos of exactly similar pieces, just to enble a valid and optimum comparison.

Best,
Michl

[fernando]

Originally Posted by Matchlock

... You probably are right; I did not take that possiblity into consideration...

Benefit of the doubt

[Matchlock]

Oh, I do, Nando;

At least, I'm trying ...

m

[Matchlock]

For more on matchlock petronels, ca. 1550-1600, their origins, variations and how to date them correctly, please see my thread:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18483

Best,
Michael