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Germany 1580: One of only four snapping matchlocks in private hands. Made at Stiermark, Germany.
Japan 1615: Matchlock made by Fugiro Kune Mitzu for the Diamyo of Izumi.
Europe Middle 1600s: Early Wheel Lock by F. Fautini.
Germany 1678: Wheelock made by Johann Hahn, Dresden, Germany, 1678. Inlaid ivory engraved with hunting game scenes.
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