Snaphaunce Lock for I.D.

Matchlock · 30th July 2011, 02:55 PM

Hi Rick,

Sorry to hear this discouraging news but of course we have to accept Brian's expertise.

Nevertheless, could you please ask him about the unusual presence of the two round breakthrus, as well of the finely roped decoration on top of the combined fire screen and pancover stabilization? I know these features only from English mechanisms. See attachment.

I would not believe that it could be of African origin but then again, my range of information on these is limited.

Still it is a nice mechanism of good quality and preserved in fine condition.

Best,
Michael

30th July 2011, 02:55 PM	#15
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Rick, Sorry to hear this discouraging news but of course we have to accept Brian's expertise. Nevertheless, could you please ask him about the unusual presence of the two round breakthrus, as well of the finely roped decoration on top of the combined fire screen and pancover stabilization? I know these features only from English mechanisms. See attachment. I would not believe that it could be of African origin but then again, my range of information on these is limited. Still it is a nice mechanism of good quality and preserved in fine condition. Best, Michael Attached Images