Maucher Wheellock hunting rifle - economy version?

Ken N · 4th April 2017, 11:12 AM

I read an excellent thread from a few years back started by member Cornelistromp showing his excellent example of a wheellock sporting rifle attributed to Johann Michael Maucher, last quarter of 17thC.

See thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?p=85109

I have one as well. Mine must be an economy version for the woodwork and Ivory/bone engraving is much more simple in nature.

I have attached some photos showing comparisons between the two. I hope Cornelistromp will not mind my using his photos for this comparison.

You can see by the details that the two rifles could have been produced at the same time or within the same month. Heck, they could have been on Mauchers workbench or in his shop at the same time some 300 years ago. I think it's fascinating. I thought you might as well.

4th April 2017, 11:12 AM	#1
Ken N Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 3	Maucher Wheellock hunting rifle - economy version? I read an excellent thread from a few years back started by member Cornelistromp showing his excellent example of a wheellock sporting rifle attributed to Johann Michael Maucher, last quarter of 17thC. See thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?p=85109 I have one as well. Mine must be an economy version for the woodwork and Ivory/bone engraving is much more simple in nature. I have attached some photos showing comparisons between the two. I hope Cornelistromp will not mind my using his photos for this comparison. You can see by the details that the two rifles could have been produced at the same time or within the same month. Heck, they could have been on Mauchers workbench or in his shop at the same time some 300 years ago. I think it's fascinating. I thought you might as well. Attached Images Last edited by Ken N; 4th April 2017 at 08:22 PM.