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24th November 2011, 09:18 PM
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(deceased)
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking
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Hi Rick,
That's exaktly what it is: An early 18th c. dubious 'wheellock' rifle mounted with a mid to late-17th c. Tschinke lock. The trigger and trigger guard are of late 18th c. form and do not belong either. I'm afraid it's a crudely composite piece which in no way can be called a 'Tschinke' ...  Honestly, I wouldn' touch it!In order to make sure what characteristic Silesian (Teschen, Polish) Tschinkes look like I posted a few images. Please note the typical shapes of the butt stock and the lock mechanism! The one in the bottom image is a rare Italian version with two wheellock mechanisms on the same lockplate, for firing superimposed loads! Best, Michael Last edited by fernando; 27th November 2011 at 11:57 AM. |
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