Flint62Smoothie

Yes that’s great, and very true, however that is NOT the hole or feature that I was quizzing people about …

You pull out the lock pins from the lock plate side. Then you would push the smaller of the pins (in diameter, if one was smaller) into that hole to push OUT the rear of the lock plate. That tips it out of the inlet that it is set into, from where the forward-most end is 'trapped' under the brass barrel band. Clever, if not ingenious!

Let’s see who else does … as I have a few educational quizzes lined up.

They have also annouced a Matchlok Arquebus of a "Alla Spagnola" pr Spanish style "Petronel" stock, although they do not call it a Petronel, but the late Michael Tromner, aka 'Matchlock' from the Viking Sword forums, would disagree a bit with them. This too will be in 62-caliber and it has a period correct 'peep' or tube rear sight. Brixia also announced a 62-caliber Snaphaunce and sharp eyes will see the Petronel down at the bottom rght of their YouTube launch, see photos.

Have you seen the replica Matchlocks that Brixia Company, Italy is NOW offering? This Matchlock in 62-caliber is currently available from Dixie Gun Works, for $1,195 right now for $1,195. If I didn’t have ‘too many’ already (is that even possible???), I’d be buying one, just to check it out. Personally I LOVE it that she is a 62-cal instead of the much heavier & clunkier 75s! SPECS: Matchlock musket, 20 gauge by Investarms. Fullstock Beech Wood Satin finish, 54 1/4" length 1 1/2" drop. Barrel 20ga. Smoothbore polished steel 37 3/4" Tapered octagon. Front sight steel blade, Rear sight .350" dovetail open style. Polished steel butt plate. Measures 54 3/8" overall, 9-3/4lbs. Wood ramrod tapered 1/2" to 7/16" Comes with 11.5" hank of matchlock fuse. Our MA0201 fuse will also work. Load 80gr. FFG 1oz shot or .614 round ball w/ .010 patch. Link = https://www.dixiegunworks.com/index...y_id/315/product_name/MM0003+Matchlock+Musket

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Hey ... that's me! I'm restoring that one and just found this Site!