Pilgrim's Muskets

[rickystl]

https://www.academia.edu/19301317/A_Re-Examination_of_the_English-Lock
Here is a Link that I first viewed on a Thread in this Forum posted by fellow Forum member Dave Person. I don't remember which Thread, sorry. After the snaphaunce, the author puts forth a theory that the so called English/Jacobian lock, with it's one-piece frizzen and pan cover was not so much a natural development in lock making in England, but a more or less quick re-assembly from the snaphaunce to compete with the quickly (for then) developing true flintlock from France. (can't let those upstart Frenchmen have all the fame LOL) She backs up her theory with some interesting evidence. All the original specimens they examined don't really date any earlier than about 1650. Anyway, it's some interesting reading for you early lock enthusiasts.

Meantime, here are some poor quality pics of the earliest doglock I've seen, with styling cues directly from the snaphaunce. Sure wish I owned this musket. LOL I'm going to have to try and get some better pics of this gun.

Rick

 

[rickystl]

Here is an original Scandinavian snaplock that I recently won from a German auction house. Probably will not receive it for another couple weeks. But it appears to be a good representation of early 17th Century lock making. I'll post some good pics of it on a seperate Thread once I receive it.

Rick

 

[Rudyard]

Lock looks a real gem, wonder if the round pin is a hinge to the jaws ?.Clever if so ,
Regards Rudyard

 

[Billy Boy]

I love and welcome change and technology, as long as it comes in tiny little bits.