Malaysian matchlock musket (satinggar espingarda)

[Cathey]

Hi estcrh

Thankyou for the information you have provided to date and especially the book references which I actually have in my library. The explanation for the use of the two hanging holders for the rope certainly filled in a blank that even Stones Glossary had not worked out. My next question is how does the rope actually access the pan, does it thread through he hammer of the lock. The other point I have noticed, when I compare mine to other examples the butt is very different lacking the two semi-circles to the end.

Cheers Cathey and Rex

[estcrh]

Originally Posted by Cathey

My next question is how does the rope actually access the pan, does it thread through he hammer of the lock.

Can you post photos of the serpentine (hammer) from all angles and I will see if I can show you the route that the match cord (rope) would take.

Here is a link to a place that sells matchlock match cord.
http://www.therifleshoppe.com/catalo...ocks/(933).htm

[Cathey]

Hi estcrh

We have taken a few extra pictures form different angles hope this helps.

Cheers

Cathey and Rex

[estcrh]

Hope this helps.

[rickystl]

Great close-up photos from different angles. Thanks for sharing.
Rick.

[Cathey]

Thanks Estcrh,

most helpful, I will purchase some cord and take a photo of it set up. The other point I am curious about is, when I compare mine to other examples the butt is very different lacking the two semi-circles to the end.

Cheers Cathey and Rex

[estcrh]

Originally Posted by Cathey

Thanks Estcrh,

most helpful, I will purchase some cord and take a photo of it set up. The other point I am curious about is, when I compare mine to other examples the butt is very different lacking the two semi-circles to the end.

Cheers Cathey and Rex

I would not worry about ther stock, there are other examples that do not have circles.