Miqelet musket for ID

[fernando]

Hi Miqueleter,
The poor quality connotation, besides being between ' ', went for its appeal ... not for its functionality.
I have found the decoration a bit legere... not work of an 'official' smith, as if it were a later local job. But then, it was only my eyes .
However, once you (also) like cats, i am ready to withdraw my opinion .

[Miqueleter]

Fernando, no need to withdraw your opinion because you are most certainly correct about the decorative crudeness of the hammer. You were talking aesthetics, I was talking functionality. My "crude" remarks were not intended for you and any regular on this forum. I was sounding off about how the uninitiated belittle the patilla functionality. So, in a way, I was off-topic in my zeal to champion the lowly utility grade miquelet.

I have seen a picture of your beautiful furry comrades-no wonder you talk aesthetics.

[M ELEY]

I actually like some of the 'cruder' pieces, as they have character...and I love cats as well-

[fernando]

Originally Posted by Miqueleter

... I was sounding off about how the uninitiated belittle the patilla functionality. So, in a way, I was off-topic in my zeal to champion the lowly utility grade miquelet..

I perfectly see your point
I am far from being an initiated one but, i have the greatest respect for the patilha system. Actually these locks also had their glorious evolution in Portugal, where some of our master smiths produced the finest examples.
I happen to have a few in my little collection ... not the finest, though

Originally Posted by Miqueleter

I have seen a picture of your beautiful furry comrades-no wonder you talk aesthetics.

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