German Matchlock
This matchlock uses a walnut stock to mount an iron barrel which is secured under the stock by means of a set screw. The mounting screw reaches into the barrel tang. The iron furniture of this matchlock includes a round steel barrel which is secured by underneath screw reaching to tang of barrel. The rounded trigger bar activates the serpentine which includes 125 CM of original hemp rope. The matchlock includes original German markings on the lock.
Caliber: .73
Weight: 7.8 lbs.
Length: 53 1/2"
Barrel: 39 3/8
Brown, M.L. Firearms in Colonial America: The Impact on History and Technology 1492-1792. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press. 1980.
c. 1600-1630
George C. Neumann Collection, Valley Forge National Historical Park
VAFO 165
German Wheel Lock
This German Wheel Lock Rifle has iron furniture and a wood rammer with bone tip that 'snaps' into channel below stock. Cherrywood stock includes sliding patch box in butt with snap closure. Bone nose cap and side plate washers. Bridged trigger guard with finger loops. There is a bone disc inlaid in reverse stock 'IHS' symbol. Complete wheel lock ignition system only missing spanner wrench to wind discs.
Caliber: .75
Weight: 5.6 lbs.
Length: 33 5/8"
Barrel: 22 3/4"
Brown, M.L. Firearms in Colonial America: The Impact on History and Technology 1492-1792. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press. 1980.
c. 1590
George C. Neumann Collection, Valley Forge National Historical Park
VAFO 164