Snaphaunce Lock Fowler
Barrel is three sections which are forged welded together.
This rifle was used by the Spanish Military. Made around 1630 to 1650.
Made by MOLOS who was an firearms maker back then.
Darryl
Oldest firearm I own
-
Darryl
- Sniper Expert
- Posts: 6176
- Joined: Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:33 pm
- Location: Northern California
- Contact:
Oldest firearm I own
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
Re: Oldest firearm I own
How does it shoot? ;)
That is a very nice piece of history, I am envious.
That is a very nice piece of history, I am envious.
Aut Pax Aut Bellum
-
Darryl
- Sniper Expert
- Posts: 6176
- Joined: Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:33 pm
- Location: Northern California
- Contact:
Re: Oldest firearm I own
Nope, never shoot something like that!
Darryl
-
Junk Yard Dog
- Owner/Founder
- Posts: 48743
- Joined: Sat Aug 27, 2011 12:54 pm
- Location: New York
Re: Oldest firearm I own
Get a flint first, then you can shoot it 
Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
Theodore Roosevelt
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
Theodore Roosevelt
Re: Oldest firearm I own
Keep your powder dry! 