Hunting rifle from Finland

Pukka Bundook · 27th January 2021, 02:26 PM

Raf,

Thank you for these photos!
a few days ago I'd never seen one, now I've seen two with this simple sear !

Can you tell me where this lock is from?

Best,
Richard.

Raf · 28th January 2021, 11:30 AM

Sorry no idea. Just stumbled across it on the Net while researching snaplocks. Something about the shape of the cock makes me think Malasia

Pukka Bundook · 28th January 2021, 01:43 PM

Thank you for the reply, Raf.
Yes, possibly Malasia.

It also reminds me of the snaplock serpent, seen on some of Tipu Sultan's guns.

Philip · 28th January 2021, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Raf

Something about the shape of the cock makes me think Malasia

Yes, the profile of the serpentine is reminiscent but the lockplate outline is not. The lockplate on the example you posted has a profile somewhat like a European flintlock of the 17th cent. onward. The materials are also different, here it is iron whereas virtually all Malay Archipelago snapping matchlocks are entirely of brass (like their Japanese and Korean counterparts) down to the mainspring, and not to mention having more decoration.

27th January 2021, 02:26 PM	#1
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Raf, Thank you for these photos! a few days ago I'd never seen one, now I've seen two with this simple sear ! Can you tell me where this lock is from? Best, Richard.

28th January 2021, 11:30 AM	#2
Raf Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 252	Sorry no idea. Just stumbled across it on the Net while researching snaplocks. Something about the shape of the cock makes me think Malasia

28th January 2021, 01:43 PM	#3
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Thank you for the reply, Raf. Yes, possibly Malasia. It also reminds me of the snaplock serpent, seen on some of Tipu Sultan's guns.