A Myth Busted: the Famous OTTHEINRICH Wheellock Arquebus Dated 1533!

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Originally Posted by cornelistromp

Hi Michael,

very good to see you again here on the forum
the pommel of the landknechtsword is of Norman Type 13, a pommel engraved with rays diverging from the base to give the appearance of a stylished cockleshell. this type appeared from 1470-1640. something like the dagger posted here http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=16452

if I'm not sure if the pan cover button portrays a shell and whether there is some kind of a relation with the pommel.



Do you think that the whole wheelock dates back around 1570 and therefor is a subsequent replacement ?

best,

Hi,

Please do wait for the threat to develop and for me to post more!

Best,
m