beautiful matchlock

[tom in nc]

Here's a beautiful example of a matchlock posted by another member on here. Eventually I'd like to build a snapping matchlock and I would be happy if it looks like this!

 

[Sam squanch]

Keep in mind most military matchlocks, or plain hunting guns were plain. The fancy works of art were only kept. They can be a little rough around the edges and still work ok, so don’t get discouraged on your build!

 

[TobJohn]

if Lodgewood lacks in historical accuracy in these matchlock builds, they certainly don’t lack in build quality!

The matchlock I have from them is beautifully crafted.

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

Wot’s dat rope doing in a tinder snaplock?????

C’mon man …

 

[tom in nc]

Wot’s dat rope doing in a tinder snaplock?????

C’mon man …

I apologize for posting it. I didn't notice that.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

For almost $1800 they should have paid much more attention to historical details.

 

[Pukka Bundook]

Bit cross -bred.

 

[Sam squanch]

He probably only had a certain diameter of round stock to turn the barrel from. Originals seem to be way heavier in the breech and the flared muzzle.

 

[TobJohn]

Bit cross -bred.

That’s a good summary of why all their early guns feel off.

 

[TobJohn]

I apologize for posting it. I didn't notice that.

Don’t apologize. Not everyone knows the gospel of our lord and savior tinder fungus.

 

[tom in nc]

As I learn more about pre-flintlock guns I will probably be more observant, maybe enough to catch the "oddity" like Flint62Smoothie did!

 

[Pukka Bundook]

Tom,
None of us start off knowing it all, and if we are honest, none of us will end up knowing it all either. We are all on this road together, and I like your enthusiasm and even old blokes can feel excited as we dig deep in this neglected subject!