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24th December 2011, 02:30 PM
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Location: Wirral
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MATCHLOCK REST FOR COMMENT
I shoot a reproduction matchlock at our local rifle range and had been looking for a rest for some time when I came across this at a local antique fair in an umbrella stand along with some walking sticks. As I am not at all knowledgeable about early firearms ( other than enjoying shooting them ) I wondered if any members could tell me whether this is a genuine early piece or a repro . It is 155 cm long. The wood looks old and the iron parts certainly seem to have some age . It cost me £5 so I shant be upset if you tell me it was made yesterday ! Ignore the tassel .. I put that on.
Last edited by thinreadline; 24th December 2011 at 04:08 PM. |
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24th December 2011, 05:10 PM
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(deceased)
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking
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This is obviously a 19th c. reproduction in 17th c. style.
Best, Michael |
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24th December 2011, 05:46 PM
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