Early Wheel-Locks and Their Spanners

cornelistromp · 4th July 2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

Absolutely agree Emanuel! Both of these gentlemen are consistantly amazing as they share thier passion for these rarest of firearms with us here. Each installment of breathtaking photos is accompanied by keen attention to even the smallest of details, and as in this thread, information on a true rarity, the spanners on these wheellocks. The knowledge imparted here is magnificent.

I know next to nothing on these firearms, but I know that like me, many are paying close attention, and we are definitely learning, from two incredible professors!!

Thank you so much Michael and Cornelis!!!

All the best,
Jim

Thank you both Emanuel and Jim for the nice motivating compliments.
compared to Michael's knowledge of 16thC arms I'm absolutely the student and not the professor, his detailed knowledge of 16thc characteristics is amazing.
Compared to Jim's ability to write articles like poetry, I have to classify myself below the student level. I really appreciate to have met you guys on this forum.

regards from Holland

Matchlock · 6th July 2009, 02:19 PM

Hi Cornelis,

Thanks a lot for these overall views! Very beautiful and early puffer!

Gentlemen, once more you made me blush.

I am glad to have been given the opportunity to join our forum and have regarded it as a game of give and take ever since. Believe me, the more specific knowledge you have amassed the lonelier you get. So again, it's really great to have you out there.

With all my very best wishes as always,
Michael

cornelistromp · 24th July 2009, 07:59 PM

the lock mechanism.

Matchlock · 24th July 2009, 09:52 PM

Thanks, Cornelis,

I have actually been waiting for exactly this.

Well done, pal, your puffer was definitely made shortly before 1570!!!

Best,
Michael

Matchlock · 25th July 2009, 05:30 PM

It is obvious that the inner side of the lock plate even retains its original blueing, now mostly faded to gray.

Michael

cornelistromp · 26th July 2009, 08:58 PM

Hi Michael,

thank you for your comments on the lock, what amazes me is that this 1570 lock looks like it has been designed recently on a computer, all the small fragile parts (chain) are protected by disc and plate.also all the springs are "hidden" or don't look like springs. for a Wheelock mechanism really a masterpiece.

regards from Holland

Matchlock · 26th July 2009, 09:46 PM

Hi Cornelis,

Imagine: this kind of perfectly thought out interior lock design was actually in wide use in the big firearms centers all out thru Nuremberg, Augsburg, Munich, Suhl, and Regensburg (all Bavarian except Suhl, which of course is in Thuringia) since the 1550's!
(With slight differences in the earlier years, of course ...)

Best from Bavaria, and tipping my next dark beer to Holland and one of its masters of great private collections

,
Michael

24th July 2009, 07:59 PM	#3
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,060	the lock mechanism. Attached Images

25th July 2009, 05:30 PM	#5
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	It is obvious that the inner side of the lock plate even retains its original blueing, now mostly faded to gray. Michael Attached Images

6th July 2009, 02:19 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Cornelis, Thanks a lot for these overall views! Very beautiful and early puffer! Gentlemen, once more you made me blush. I am glad to have been given the opportunity to join our forum and have regarded it as a game of give and take ever since. Believe me, the more specific knowledge you have amassed the lonelier you get. So again, it's really great to have you out there. With all my very best wishes as always, Michael

24th July 2009, 09:52 PM	#4
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Thanks, Cornelis, I have actually been waiting for exactly this. Well done, pal, your puffer was definitely made shortly before 1570!!! Best, Michael

26th July 2009, 08:58 PM	#6
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,060	Hi Michael, thank you for your comments on the lock, what amazes me is that this 1570 lock looks like it has been designed recently on a computer, all the small fragile parts (chain) are protected by disc and plate.also all the springs are "hidden" or don't look like springs. for a Wheelock mechanism really a masterpiece. regards from Holland

26th July 2009, 09:46 PM	#7
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Cornelis, Imagine: this kind of perfectly thought out interior lock design was actually in wide use in the big firearms centers all out thru Nuremberg, Augsburg, Munich, Suhl, and Regensburg (all Bavarian except Suhl, which of course is in Thuringia) since the 1550's! (With slight differences in the earlier years, of course ...) Best from Bavaria, and tipping my next dark beer to Holland and one of its masters of great private collections , Michael