Extra Button on Wheellocks
Fernando K.
The inscription says;
"Very rare snaphaunce 1588"
It was written with a felt tipped pen when it was offered for sale.
According to the seller it was found in a French chateau during WW2 and brought home by a GI.
I am replacing the missing and incorrect screws following Matchlock's excellent
pictures as a guide. With a new axle and chain it should be good for another 400 years.
Best Regards, Johnhb
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