A VERY RARE TIBETAN SILVER-MOUNTED MATCHLOCK GUN (ME-DA)

Shakethetrees · 23rd December 2015, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Philip

Congratulations! A fine example that's complete down to the leather pan-cover which is often missing. Nice patina and signs of wear indicating a "working" piece that was nonetheless well-maintained in a harsh environment. I agree that a conservative approach is called for, overcleaning is the worst thing you can give to these things. Just do what's necessary to keep the leather from drying out and flaking, and carefully rub off any spots of visible active rust but leave the underlying patina. A good quality wax is often better than oil on the iron parts since it doesn't attract dust, won't rub off on hands nor get onto the leather and possibly stain or rot it.

And I would add that instead of fat or oil on the leather I suggest you use a good quality wax, like Renaissance Wax on both the metal and leather. Anything that soaks into the leather in order to "liven it up" will change chemically over the years and turn acidic and degrade it. Once you apply Pecards or some other "restorer" you can't undo it. In time, you or the future custodian, will regret it.

rickystl · 26th December 2015, 03:34 PM

Hi Cerjak.
Almost overlooked this Post. WOW!! You rarely see these. I've only held one piece myself, and it was in poor condition. Your's is in VERY nice condition with the original stand and pan cover. A great addition to your collection.
As far as any cleaning, I agree with the above recommendations. Again, congrats on a super nice piece.
Rick.

Cerjak · 26th December 2015, 10:38 PM

Thank you all for your kind comments.
Bellow one more from my collection

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=16923
Best
Cerjak

BANDOOK · 27th December 2015, 02:39 AM

HI JEAN LUC
THATS A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE MATCHLOCK,ALSO READ YOUR OLD THREAD,GOOD RESTORATION FOR PRESERVATION
KIND REGARDS
RAJESH

Cerjak · 30th December 2015, 09:22 AM

Pictures

fernando · 30th December 2015, 11:45 AM

Very nice images

rickystl · 31st December 2015, 02:38 AM

Agreed! Very nice images. Notice the continued use of chain mail.
Thanks, Rick.

30th December 2015, 09:22 AM	#5
Cerjak Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: FRANCE Posts: 1,065	Pictures Pictures Attached Images

26th December 2015, 03:34 PM	#2
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,632	Hi Cerjak. Almost overlooked this Post. WOW!! You rarely see these. I've only held one piece myself, and it was in poor condition. Your's is in VERY nice condition with the original stand and pan cover. A great addition to your collection. As far as any cleaning, I agree with the above recommendations. Again, congrats on a super nice piece. Rick.

26th December 2015, 10:38 PM	#3
Cerjak Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: FRANCE Posts: 1,065	Thank you all for your kind comments. Bellow one more from my collection http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=16923 Best Cerjak

27th December 2015, 02:39 AM	#4
BANDOOK Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: AUCKLAND,NEW ZEALAND Posts: 627	HI JEAN LUC THATS A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE MATCHLOCK,ALSO READ YOUR OLD THREAD,GOOD RESTORATION FOR PRESERVATION KIND REGARDS RAJESH

30th December 2015, 11:45 AM	#6
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Very nice images

31st December 2015, 02:38 AM	#7
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,632	Agreed! Very nice images. Notice the continued use of chain mail. Thanks, Rick.