Wheellock 2

[Adrie luke]

Hello

The weather is a bit better.
I started making the second wheellock.
The first wheellock was quite a challenge.
Hopefully this one will be a bit better.

Greetings Adrie

[Marcruger]

You are a brave man!   Looking forward to the finished artistry. 

[Daryl]

Adrie, you must have the patience of Jobe.(as the saying goes)

[Adrie luke]

Hello .
 
another step further.

[smylee grouch]

Looks like neat clean work. 👍 

[flatsguide]

Yes really  clean work! I like that spur on thecock and the flat work is really flat.Eyecandy for sure.
Cheers Richard

[Curtis]

Very nicely done, Adrie!!!  It is hard enough to create a full size lock, not to mention a wheellock.  I can't imagine how tedious it is building a miniature!  Thanks for sharing.

Curtis

[Daryl]

The interior wheel is an amazing addition, Adrie.

[Craig Wilcox]

Seems like you just get better and better, Adrie.  Going to be a great shooter.

What period were these wheel locks popular?  Late 1600's - early 1700's?

[Adrie luke]

The castle is from 1670- 1680.
 
I only have a picture of the front.
Luckily I found another picture of an inside.







Thanks

[lgatts]

Clean looking work. I have built lots of flints, percussions, a few cannon and one wheel lock. I am interested in building more wheel locks.

[Craig Wilcox]

Amazing, the abilities of gunmakers back in the 17th Century.  The "innards" are so skillfully done that it almost appears computer controlled.  Not being sarcastic, just awed at the complexity and skilled workmanship.

You would have fitted in very well with them, Adrie!

[Adrie luke]

The engraving was hard to see.
Very large printed drawn and again printed small.

The engraving  is a lot and small.

[Adrie luke]

Hi

The system works fitting and fitting.
Always a little bit further.

[runastav]

Years ago I made a Wheellock carabin and a pistol from scrath in full size. And I remember it was not easy, so Adrie you are a master gunsmith!
Runar

[Adrie luke]

All the parts



This time I went to practice.
My wife says it's a shame otherwise it would have been there already.
That's true.

[Clowdis]

Adrie, do you put serrations on the wheel or do you leave it smooth where it rubs the flint?

[Adrie luke]

Clowdis

And hardening