Identification of markings on 16th century German arquebus

Jean-Marc S. · 29th April 2012, 10:17 AM

Hello,

Just found a previous post showing a very similar Suhl made german matchlock rifle, dated to 1592.

jm

Matchlock · 29th April 2012, 04:32 PM

Exactly, J.-M.,

Though it is not actually a rifle but a smooth-bore Suhl wall gun, sold Christie's, and dated 1592 on the barrel.

This particular shape of the lock late, oriented towards and pretending to be a higher-quailty wheellock, was especially preferred by Suhl makers from the late 1580's to the early 1620's.

Here are the barrel and lock marks of that piece.

m

Jean-Marc S. · 29th April 2012, 09:59 PM

Thanks Super Michael

29th April 2012, 10:17 AM	#1
Jean-Marc S. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: France Posts: 104	Hello, Just found a previous post showing a very similar Suhl made german matchlock rifle, dated to 1592. jm Attached Images

29th April 2012, 04:32 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Exactly, J.-M., Though it is not actually a rifle but a smooth-bore Suhl wall gun, sold Christie's, and dated 1592 on the barrel. This particular shape of the lock late, oriented towards and pretending to be a higher-quailty wheellock, was especially preferred by Suhl makers from the late 1580's to the early 1620's. Here are the barrel and lock marks of that piece. m Attached Images Last edited by Matchlock; 29th April 2012 at 11:18 PM.

29th April 2012, 09:59 PM	#3
Jean-Marc S. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: France Posts: 104	Thanks Super Michael