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Matchlock 24th November 2008 07:06 PM
Probably the finest wheel-lock pistol in existence, dated 1556
 
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The iron parts etched and gilt, the wooden stock completely covered by carved ivory (and I mean ivory) plaques.

At the Jagdschloss (hunting castle) Grunewald near Berlin.

Michael

clockwork 24th November 2008 08:05 PM
very beautiful peace would look good in my collection LOL

Matchlock 25th November 2008 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by clockwork
very beautiful peace would look good in my collection LOL
I'd make a gracious offer then ... :D

Michael


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