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

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

Bolek · 3rd January 2011, 06:55 AM

Yet this is not the end of the work, a few days I finish work and show 100% effect.
but you can see the full function of the mechanism for snap matchlock

Greetings to all.
Bolek

film:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi6bZe5gWAM

Matchlock · 3rd January 2011, 06:46 PM

Great, Bolek,

You sure did a good job!

I also watched your other videos on youtube on the Dresden puffer and the flintlock pistols - excellent work!

Best,
Michael

Bolek · 3rd January 2011, 08:10 PM

Thank you!

Returning to the theme mechanism ... drain system is likely to cause a small dust popularity of this mechanism.
An electronic translator is not very precise, do not be so explained his theory will be confusion because again

Greetings to all

Bolek

Bolek · 11th January 2011, 11:38 PM

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10th December 2010, 07:10 PM	#1
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	#2
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	#3
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

3rd January 2011, 06:55 AM	#4
Bolek Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 15	Yet this is not the end of the work, a few days I finish work and show 100% effect. but you can see the full function of the mechanism for snap matchlock Greetings to all. Bolek film: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi6bZe5gWAM

3rd January 2011, 06:46 PM	#5
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Great, Bolek, You sure did a good job! I also watched your other videos on youtube on the Dresden puffer and the flintlock pistols - excellent work! Best, Michael

3rd January 2011, 08:10 PM	#6
Bolek Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 15	Thank you! Returning to the theme mechanism ... drain system is likely to cause a small dust popularity of this mechanism. An electronic translator is not very precise, do not be so explained his theory will be confusion because again Greetings to all Bolek