Matchlock Arquebus

Matchlock · 14th December 2011, 09:21 PM

Simon,

Before going into the required details, I would have to see the following close-ups:

- the muzzle slightly slanted, and the present caliber measured in mm

- the area where the original rear sight was fixed to the top base of the barrel

- Are there traces of a former foresight - I strongly expect them to be there!

Based on this information, I could tell you a lot more, especially as the originally dove-tailed pan and cover were obviously removed as well, so the barrel itself is just a fragment compared to what is was like almost 500 years ago, and I am afraid it will never look the same again. Anything you might probably add, in my opinion, would not by far come in the slightest near the original impression.

Best,
Michael

14th December 2011, 09:21 PM	#10
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Simon, Before going into the required details, I would have to see the following close-ups: - the muzzle slightly slanted, and the present caliber measured in mm - the area where the original rear sight was fixed to the top base of the barrel - Are there traces of a former foresight - I strongly expect them to be there! Based on this information, I could tell you a lot more, especially as the originally dove-tailed pan and cover were obviously removed as well, so the barrel itself is just a fragment compared to what is was like almost 500 years ago, and I am afraid it will never look the same again. Anything you might probably add, in my opinion, would not by far come in the slightest near the original impression. Best, Michael Last edited by Matchlock; 14th December 2011 at 09:42 PM.