Insights of German Wheellock Mechanisms

Matchlock · 17th November 2011, 08:10 PM

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rickystl · 22nd November 2011, 04:19 PM

Michael: I'm speechless.

Thank you sooooo much for posting these photos. Hope you won't mind me taking copies of these for my own keeping?
I agree with you that this Lock was probably never made to be mounted on a gun. This may explain the extra large size of the lock, and possibly the holes around the outer edge. Yes, I believe this was made for display in the Lock Maker's shop so potential customers could view the high-end of the gunsmith's capabilities. What also makes me come to that conclusion is that I have two LARGE decorated miquelet locks that I previously posted on this Forum. The locks are done in the sporting style, but are larger than musket size and look as though they were never mounted to a gun. Additionally, one of the locks has two holes drilled (a long time ago) in the middle of the pan.
This Lock you just posted is Fabulous!!!! Even though there is no maker's mark (which surprises me) it is wonderful that we can authenticate a date of manufacture. Again, with much THANKS for posting. Rick.

I just received the first two pictures of the Wheellock Rifle previously discussed. The owner has promised me additional close up photos and description of what he "believes" it to be. Rick.

Matchlock · 23rd November 2011, 09:07 PM

Thank you so much, Rick,

I was wondering whether anyone would care to respond to this actually unique - and never published! - masterpiece ...

Best,
Michael

fernando · 24th November 2011, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Matchlock

Thank you so much, Rick,

I was wondering whether anyone would care to respond to this actually unique - and never published! - masterpiece ...

Best,
Michael

Is it been too busy lately, justifies ?
Also, as someone said the other day: one just keeps admiring, often failing to coment

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Matchlock · 26th November 2011, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by fernando

one just keeps admiring, often failing to coment

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Exactly, 'Nando,

That's me too though I have seen, handled (and photographed) literally thousands of related objects!

Thanks, and best,
Michl

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22nd November 2011, 04:19 PM	#2
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,633	Michael: I'm speechless. Thank you sooooo much for posting these photos. Hope you won't mind me taking copies of these for my own keeping? I agree with you that this Lock was probably never made to be mounted on a gun. This may explain the extra large size of the lock, and possibly the holes around the outer edge. Yes, I believe this was made for display in the Lock Maker's shop so potential customers could view the high-end of the gunsmith's capabilities. What also makes me come to that conclusion is that I have two LARGE decorated miquelet locks that I previously posted on this Forum. The locks are done in the sporting style, but are larger than musket size and look as though they were never mounted to a gun. Additionally, one of the locks has two holes drilled (a long time ago) in the middle of the pan. This Lock you just posted is Fabulous!!!! Even though there is no maker's mark (which surprises me) it is wonderful that we can authenticate a date of manufacture. Again, with much THANKS for posting. Rick. I just received the first two pictures of the Wheellock Rifle previously discussed. The owner has promised me additional close up photos and description of what he "believes" it to be. Rick.

23rd November 2011, 09:07 PM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Thank you so much, Rick, I was wondering whether anyone would care to respond to this actually unique - and never published! - masterpiece ... Best, Michael