A beautiful Nuremberg haquebut with profusely painted stock, ca. 1550

Matchlock · 18th September 2008, 10:40 PM

The barrel may have been wrought towards the end of the 15th century but the back and fore sight, the pan and cover as well as the stock and lock suggest that they are no earlier than ca. mid-16th century.

Note the prevailing colors red and green and the Nuremberg coat of arms painted on the stock opposite of the lock!

The match holder (serpentine) is a mid-17th century working replacement as its shape indicates.

Beautiful - and lethal. Arms - why have we fallen for them?

Matchlock

18th September 2008, 10:40 PM	#1
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	A beautiful Nuremberg haquebut with profusely painted stock, ca. 1550 The barrel may have been wrought towards the end of the 15th century but the back and fore sight, the pan and cover as well as the stock and lock suggest that they are no earlier than ca. mid-16th century. Note the prevailing colors red and green and the Nuremberg coat of arms painted on the stock opposite of the lock! The match holder (serpentine) is a mid-17th century working replacement as its shape indicates. Beautiful - and lethal. Arms - why have we fallen for them? Matchlock Attached Images