TWO MATCHLOCK GUN MECHANISMS
The first Italian, 16th Century, the second North European, late 17th Century
The first with fluted decoration on the pan and match-holder, and pivoting manually-operated pan-cover with chiselled thumbpiece (sear-spring replaced); the second with sliding pan-cover drawn forward by the action of the trigger, the match-holder in the form of a monster
9in. (22.8cm.) and 9½in. (24.2cm.) (2)
TWO MATCHLOCK GUN MECHANISMS
The first Italian, 16th Century, the second North European, late 17th Century
The first with fluted decoration on the pan and match-holder, and pivoting manually-operated pan-cover with chiselled thumbpiece (sear-spring replaced); the second with sliding pan-cover drawn forward by the action of the trigger, the match-holder in the form of a monster
9in. (22.8cm.) and 9½in. (24.2cm.) (2)
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