Matchlock Pistol

Fernando K · 25th June 2024, 08:18 PM

Hello
It looks like a reproduction to me. I couldn't say what time it was made, but I stop at the plate of the key (lock). It seems cast to me, the decoration with a burin would have shown the sharp edges, and here they are rounded. The central decoration does not respond to any drawing, and this is most evident in the area of the builder's name. A punch would have left the edges inclined, or rounded, and here they present a 90 degree angle.
Also, look at the trigger guard, it has no space, or very little, to put your finger in and a lot of space behind it. I don't see combs for a drumstick on the pistol.
On the other hand, only the Japanese were able to use the matchlock pistol; there is not a single example in any museum or private collection, due to the difficulty of carrying a lit matchlock.

fernando · 26th June 2024, 07:54 AM

If Udo doesn't mind, i will second Fernando K. In fact, i hesitated to be the first one to suggest that this pistol looks so ...unreal !

25th June 2024, 08:18 PM	#1
Fernando K Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 668	Hello It looks like a reproduction to me. I couldn't say what time it was made, but I stop at the plate of the key (lock). It seems cast to me, the decoration with a burin would have shown the sharp edges, and here they are rounded. The central decoration does not respond to any drawing, and this is most evident in the area of the builder's name. A punch would have left the edges inclined, or rounded, and here they present a 90 degree angle. Also, look at the trigger guard, it has no space, or very little, to put your finger in and a lot of space behind it. I don't see combs for a drumstick on the pistol. On the other hand, only the Japanese were able to use the matchlock pistol; there is not a single example in any museum or private collection, due to the difficulty of carrying a lit matchlock.

26th June 2024, 07:54 AM	#2
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,668	If Udo doesn't mind, i will second Fernando K. In fact, i hesitated to be the first one to suggest that this pistol looks so ...unreal !