Automatically Opening Pan Covers on German Matchlocks, ca. 1560-1650

Matchlock · 8th December 2010, 05:37 PM

Hi Bolek,

Sorry but I have to differ.

When reading the whole thread you will see that all pieces illustrated were deliberately built as matchlocks, but roughly on the wheel-lock design, in order to make them look like 'high-tech' to the untrained eye.

Best,
Michael

Bolek · 8th December 2010, 07:36 PM

Hi!

I think so! This is the original and purposeful design matchlock.
I will build a replica of this specimen and experiment with the trigger.

Greetings

Bolek

Matchlock · 9th December 2010, 03:31 PM

Have fun!

m

Bolek · 10th December 2010, 08:35 AM

Hi!
fernando K Think one more time.

Warm Greetings

Bolek

Matchlock · 10th December 2010, 07:10 PM

Sorry, but: no.

I have been closely studying earliest European firearms for more than 30 years and am well able to discern a true wheel-lock from a true matchlock.

Best,
Michael

Fernando K · 10th December 2010, 08:17 PM

Bplek:

I do not understand. Might be more explicit?

Thanks. Fernando K

Matchlock · 12th December 2010, 01:15 PM

Hi Bolek,

First of all, I am afraid we're facing a certain language barrier here.
Secondly, I beg your understanding concerning the fact that I cannot repeat all I have been posting on these topics for more than two years.

All I can tell you is that all the functional parts of a characteristic wheel-lock that you marked red actually never existed on this matchlock; there are no traces of the respective screw or rivet holes whatsoever.

May I recommend reading my former posts on both match and wheel-locks?
I hope this will add to a more profound understanding of the matter.

Best,
Michael

8th December 2010, 05:37 PM	#1
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Bolek, Sorry but I have to differ. When reading the whole thread you will see that all pieces illustrated were deliberately built as matchlocks, but roughly on the wheel-lock design, in order to make them look like 'high-tech' to the untrained eye. Best, Michael

8th December 2010, 07:36 PM	#2
Bolek Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 15	Hi! I think so! This is the original and purposeful design matchlock. I will build a replica of this specimen and experiment with the trigger. Greetings Bolek

9th December 2010, 03:31 PM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Have fun! m

10th December 2010, 08:35 AM	#4
Bolek Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 15	Hi! fernando K Think one more time. Warm Greetings Bolek

10th December 2010, 07:10 PM	#5
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Sorry, but: no. I have been closely studying earliest European firearms for more than 30 years and am well able to discern a true wheel-lock from a true matchlock. Best, Michael

10th December 2010, 08:17 PM	#6
Fernando K Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 671	Bplek: I do not understand. Might be more explicit? Thanks. Fernando K

12th December 2010, 01:15 PM	#7
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Bolek, First of all, I am afraid we're facing a certain language barrier here. Secondly, I beg your understanding concerning the fact that I cannot repeat all I have been posting on these topics for more than two years. All I can tell you is that all the functional parts of a characteristic wheel-lock that you marked red actually never existed on this matchlock; there are no traces of the respective screw or rivet holes whatsoever. May I recommend reading my former posts on both match and wheel-locks? I hope this will add to a more profound understanding of the matter. Best, Michael