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22nd November 2008, 06:58 PM
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Snap tinder locks
Richard,
Here are some historical early 15th (the b/w one dated 1411) and early 16th century illustrations showing the use of pieces of tinder in snap locks - and sometimes the thick matchcord employed to light them. I posted some these before in my thread on the Battle of Pavia, 1525. In some of the illustrations you can clearly see that the matchholders' heads are way too small to take the thick matchcord wrapped around either the guns or the harquebusiers' arms. Michael |
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22nd November 2008, 07:02 PM
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22nd November 2008, 07:03 PM
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One more.
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22nd November 2008, 07:26 PM
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24th November 2008, 02:07 PM
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Michael,
Thank you for the information re. tinder. It seems it's the same fungus I use to make tinder for fire-lighting, but treated in a different manner. (When charred, it catches and holds a spark very well.) The soaking in saltpetre would make it much less brittle, ...must try some! The pictures you have posted show the small pieces of tinder very well, as well as the rope - sized matchcord! Thank you for these pictures Michael. Richard. |
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24th November 2008, 02:25 PM
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Tinder
Hi, Richard,
I sent you an email containing further information. The German guy who sells tinder would also give you his recipe. If you are interested I would gladly assist you in translation etc. Best, Michael |
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25th November 2008, 12:29 AM
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Matchlock, I just wanted to tell you that I find very interesting and stimulant your threads. I have no real knowledge about this early fireweapons, or about the construction of a crossbow (and I would love to), but I enjoy all this instructive material you manage on the forum. Thank you.
Regards Gonzalo |
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