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Matchlock · 16th April 2012, 08:46 PM

Well observed, Gene,

And the symmetric form of the washer as well as the twisted grip both denote that the Philadelphia piece posted by Dmitry dates from the 1520's-30's, the heyday of the Landsknechts.

Best,
Michael

16th April 2012, 08:46 PM	#10
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Well observed, Gene, And the symmetric form of the washer as well as the twisted grip both denote that the Philadelphia piece posted by Dmitry dates from the 1520's-30's, the heyday of the Landsknechts. Best, Michael Last edited by Matchlock; 16th April 2012 at 09:06 PM.