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Here is a fun pistol you probably have never seen before! A matchlock pistol with a trigger. Note that it has front and rear sights. This is typical of many early guns. |
This type of early pistol has a very straight grip that is held similar to the way you would grip a sword. Point a sword, then point a pistol and you will see what I mean. |
Here is a look at the lock. The lockplate is shaped somewhat like a wheel lock plate would be. |
Here is the open pan. This is not a snapping lock, the serpentine comes down as you pull the trigger and springs back up as you release the trigger. |