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I see. Can you elaborate?
Screws are very questionable for this period, often used more sparing

Most similar snapping arquebuses from this period have a lock more like this:
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I haven’t seen one with their set up for the trigger button.

The backs of the stocks also don’t seem to be as parallel, but that can be survivorship bias
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*I remembered an illustration from the beginning of the 1500s that has a closer shape:
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However, this illustration that is allegedly from the Lucern Chronicle has arquebuses that have a slightly similar stock shape:
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It’s also very questionable if there were snapping arquebuses in the 15th century. There is art of the period showing arqubuses, but it is unclear if they have locks.
 
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This is the earliest complete snapping matchlock I am aware of and the Royal Armouries estimates their almost identical one (missing a lock and right handed) is from the first decade of the 16th century
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Thanks, gang. Your input and knowledge are greatly appreciated!

This isn’t the first time I’ve been interested in one of the matchlocks that Lodgewood has had for sale recently. I see this one still is not very historically accurate.

It’s a shame so few builders are offering matchlocks. I know there are some in Europe but I’ve had a tough time arranging sale and delivery to the US from the maker in Poland who’s name escapes me.

I do have an American-made serpentine handgonne that is ridiculously fun to shoot, but also almost impossible for any realistic target shooting due to the design. I’m very fascinated with these early matchlock guns!
 
Ehh… close enough in the looks department. The general public won’t know the difference.
 
Probably as close as you will get unless you build one yourself or pay big money for an exact replica.
 
Thanks, gang. Your input and knowledge are greatly appreciated!

This isn’t the first time I’ve been interested in one of the matchlocks that Lodgewood has had for sale recently. I see this one still is not very historically accurate.

It’s a shame so few builders are offering matchlocks. I know there are some in Europe but I’ve had a tough time arranging sale and delivery to the US from the maker in Poland who’s name escapes me.

I do have an American-made serpentine handgonne that is ridiculously fun to shoot, but also almost impossible for any realistic target shooting due to the design. I’m very fascinated with these early matchlock guns!
I think the company that made the handgonne is supposed to have a proper matchlock released in the near future, but I remember seeing that a year ago and no word since.

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Veteran Arms LLC becomes American Hasta Flagship Dealer
 
I think the company that made the handgonne is supposed to have a proper matchlock released in the near future, but I remember seeing that a year ago and no word since.

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Veteran Arms LLC becomes American Hasta Flagship Dealer

Same! It’s a very nice Handgonne that brings me much joy when shooting. Exciting to say the least. I need to get it back out provided it ever stops raining.

But it’s more of a point and pray affair. Very tough to get on target!
 
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