Jan 22, 2024 · My definition of matchlock does not necessarily include metal springs . Instead, you can use bamboo springs or simply Gravity of the lever. I think modern firearm terminology …

Apr 25, 2015 · By the Early Qing period, the matchlock muskets finally replaced the old-style handgonnes, and the Qing armies continued to use them up until the 19th century. This is a …

Oct 29, 2020 · It's possibly a silly question with an obvious answer, but for the life of me, I haven't been able to find this out. Everywhere I've looked about matchlock weapons, all I ever see is …

Feb 3, 2015 · The famous Ming general and tactician Qi Jiguang liked matchlock muskets very much, he thought that the matchlock musket is the best firearm that the Ming ever had, and his …

Jan 2, 2012 · I saw this video on Youtube yesterday where a handgonner was able to fire about one shot every 13-14 seconds (blank shots though)! Culverin Handgonne speed firing. …

Dec 7, 2022 · Granted, a decent matchlock musket can outrange many bows (though I don't know how they might compare to Japanese bows), and they can hit with much more power and …

Matchlock Firearms: History and Design I thought I'd open a general thread for anyone who wants to discuss the history, evolution, and design of matchlock firearms from any era in any part of …

Feb 5, 2015 · A Beginner's Guide to the Matchlock Musket Lord Oda Nobunaga May 22, 2016 History Blogs Replies 0 Views 5K May 22, 2016 Lord Oda Nobunaga East Asian Tactics: …

Apr 8, 2017 · 1. Traditional use of the matchlock. 2. A Luddite/sustainable culture which hated technological progress and the social disruption it causes. 3. Government officials are always …

Sep 21, 2018 · To my knowledge, snaplock mechanisms in the 17th century would have provided a cheaper alternative for handguns compared to wheel-locks (and obviously more practical …