22nd June 2012, 09:19 PM | #6 |
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Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking
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No problem, 'Nando,
I should have been more precise: As far as I know some Japanese matchlocks are fitted with spiral springs and others with conventional leaf springs. I did not know which sort of spring the one illustrated by you featured. Now that I saw the description I know. Best, Michl |
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