crossbowgun

Matchlock · 15th May 2010, 07:39 PM

More.

Matchlock · 15th May 2010, 07:53 PM

Please note that the wheel-lock dog is incomplete, the top with the jaws is missing.

As is the case with the earliest matchlocks, there are no screws to the mechanism; all parts are riveted.

Michael

Matchlock · 15th May 2010, 08:42 PM

The inscription reads:

FERDINANDVS on the center of the octagonal rear section, inlaid in gold against the blued ground.

F and A on the stock, together with the arms of the Golden Fleece below an archduke's hat.

That's about all I can tell you, sorry.
I attach images of the Order of the Golden Fleece but not from that object.

Best,
Michael

Matchlock · 15th May 2010, 09:09 PM

And the Cross of Burgundy (Wikipedia).

m

Matchlock · 15th May 2010, 09:46 PM

Just one more note:

Alexander,

As you called it a rifle, please remember that the barrel is of course not rifled but, as I wrote, smoothbore.

m

Spiridonov · 15th June 2010, 08:25 AM

Is the wheel of the lock of this crossbowgun open or closed? I can't understand it looking at photo

Matchlock · 17th July 2010, 06:38 PM

Hi Alexander,

Please forgive me for not replying any earlier, I somehow must have overlooked your request.

If I am getting you right you wish to know whether the wheel is outside or inside the lockplate. It is outside but extremely small and narrow, like all earliest wheels on locks; it is centered by a spindle and surrounded by a very delicate sickle shaped dog spring.

Does this answer your question?

15th May 2010, 07:39 PM	#1
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15th May 2010, 08:42 PM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	The inscription reads: FERDINANDVS on the center of the octagonal rear section, inlaid in gold against the blued ground. F and A on the stock, together with the arms of the Golden Fleece below an archduke's hat. That's about all I can tell you, sorry. I attach images of the Order of the Golden Fleece but not from that object. Best, Michael Attached Images

15th May 2010, 09:09 PM	#4
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	And the Cross of Burgundy (Wikipedia). m Attached Images

15th May 2010, 07:53 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Please note that the wheel-lock dog is incomplete, the top with the jaws is missing. As is the case with the earliest matchlocks, there are no screws to the mechanism; all parts are riveted. Michael

15th May 2010, 09:46 PM	#5
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Just one more note: Alexander, As you called it a rifle, please remember that the barrel is of course not rifled but, as I wrote, smoothbore. m

15th June 2010, 08:25 AM	#6
Spiridonov Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Russia, Leningrad Posts: 355	Is the wheel of the lock of this crossbowgun open or closed? I can't understand it looking at photo

17th July 2010, 06:38 PM	#7
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Alexander, Please forgive me for not replying any earlier, I somehow must have overlooked your request. If I am getting you right you wish to know whether the wheel is outside or inside the lockplate. It is outside but extremely small and narrow, like all earliest wheels on locks; it is centered by a spindle and surrounded by a very delicate sickle shaped dog spring. Does this answer your question?