A Myth: Early 16th C. European Matchlock 'Pistols'

Marcus den toom · 28th December 2013, 02:38 PM

Hi Michael,

I came across ths question on a facebook page as well some time ago.
I found that there are lots of matchlock pistols, but only as toys!!.

first one was found in Essex, England now at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, England. It is stated to be 17th century.

also one or more at the Vam (victoria and Albert museum in England).
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O9...k-gun-unknown/

And this detached matchlock revolver barrel and cilinder, it is very short (31cm barrel) but no evidence it belonged to a pistol excists (eventhough the auction states otherwise). It is now mounted on a carriage. (thomas del mar sale 4th december 2013, lot 389).

28th December 2013, 02:38 PM	#6
Marcus den toom Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Netherlands Posts: 534	Hi Michael, I came across ths question on a facebook page as well some time ago. I found that there are lots of matchlock pistols, but only as toys!!. first one was found in Essex, England now at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, England. It is stated to be 17th century. also one or more at the Vam (victoria and Albert museum in England). http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O9...k-gun-unknown/ And this detached matchlock revolver barrel and cilinder, it is very short (31cm barrel) but no evidence it belonged to a pistol excists (eventhough the auction states otherwise). It is now mounted on a carriage. (thomas del mar sale 4th december 2013, lot 389).