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Old 20th January 2012, 01:31 PM   #3
Fernando K
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Hola:

La llave (lock) de miguelete es llamada "a la morlacca" o "a la mojacca" y producida en Brescia para su exportación a Oriente, y reproducida por los armeros locales. No se vé bien por las fotografías, pero me parece que el rastrillo (frizeen) tiene una cola removible, por cola de milano, cuando la piedra ha producido desgaste.
En cuanto al arco del guardamonte, se puede haber perdido, habría que examinar la parte inferior a ver si se vé alguna marca o perforación.
En cuanto al tamaño de la bola, si es un trabajo nativo, no es significativo.

Afectuosamente. Fernando K

Hi

This Miguelete lock is called "the Morlacco" or "the mojacca" and was produced in Brescia for export to the East, and reproduced by local gunsmiths. Difficult to see in the pictures, but i think the frizzen has a removable face, to be replaced when too much worn by the flint.
Concerning a possible trigger guard, it may have been lost; you should examine the underside to check for marks or holes.
As for the size of the ball, if it is a native work, it is not a remarkable one.

Affectionately. Fernando K

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Last edited by fernando; 20th January 2012 at 01:46 PM. Reason: Translation
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