Algerian Musket - Restored

rickystl · 16th May 2015, 05:43 PM

Hi Corado.
Yes, notice the silver is genuine inlay, not just painted on. Only one I've ever seen with the mainspring like this. And the marks/signatures (3) on the bottom are especially interesting being done with inlays. Hope someone can translate them? Just wish this lock was in the condition of yours. LOL.
Thanks again for your comments. And, again, your lock is the only one I've seen with the fancy chisel and file work on the mainspring.
Rick.

Norman McCormick · 16th May 2015, 09:33 PM

Hi Rick,
This seems appropriate, entitled The Arab Gunsmith by Edwin Lord Weeks, American artist too!

Regards,
Norman.

rickystl · 18th May 2015, 12:19 AM

Hi Norman.
Yes, I have this in my vidio library. Wish I had a Print of this for framing.
Thanks, Rick.

16th May 2015, 09:33 PM	#2
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,633	Hi Rick, This seems appropriate, entitled The Arab Gunsmith by Edwin Lord Weeks, American artist too! Regards, Norman. Attached Images

16th May 2015, 05:43 PM	#1
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,633	Hi Corado. Yes, notice the silver is genuine inlay, not just painted on. Only one I've ever seen with the mainspring like this. And the marks/signatures (3) on the bottom are especially interesting being done with inlays. Hope someone can translate them? Just wish this lock was in the condition of yours. LOL. Thanks again for your comments. And, again, your lock is the only one I've seen with the fancy chisel and file work on the mainspring. Rick.

18th May 2015, 12:19 AM	#3
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,633	Hi Norman. Yes, I have this in my vidio library. Wish I had a Print of this for framing. Thanks, Rick.