These pistols are absolute works of art. It seems like there are a lot of Polish craftsmen these days making beautiful well made historical firearms and bows.
When in 1618 the , Thirty Years War ' started, german heavy cavallry consisted of the last Lanzierer, men with full plate armour, a lance as main weapon and a pair of wheellock pistols for modern times reason. The other type of heavy cavallry man was the Kürisser or Reiter with 3/4 armor and two or more wheellock pistols, and perhaps also a short wheellock musket ( Karabiner) . The other branches of cavallry had been light cavallry, also in 1618 still lightly armored, and the Dragoner/ dragoons, in this days mounted infantry for fast moving, a lot of light cavallry had been mercenaries from Hungary/Poland/ Croatia or even Tartars or Albanians. Wheellock pistols had been in Germany of this days also common at mounted bodyguard units of important and rich princes of the more than 300 german states. In rich states, for example the Electorate of Saxony , the bodyguards pistols had been decorated with carved bone or ivory ( in german Elfenbein/ elves bone). In rich states the whole pistols of the bodyguards had been decorated in this style, in not so rich states only the handle, not covered by the saddle holster.
Yes, you could shoot your own horse dead while pulling out those long pistols from the holsters at the saddle near the horse's neck, shoot into your own leg or foot. Even if your survived surgery you would die of the infection.
@@firearmsaddictloveguns some the pyrite would go into position to spin against the wheel and the pan would open when you pulled the trigger after it was wound up. others you would open the pan or put the pyrite into position against the wheel. obviously the less you had to do the more craftsmanship was required.
I put my order in with the rifle shop last month for a paddlebutt wheel lock carbine. I'm assuming it'll probably be a couple years before it gets in and probably a year before I get it built after that still. Can't wait!
And here I am again a year later listening to this while I'm fixing fence Not being able to Wait until I get home tonight to finish the lock 😊@@firearmsaddictloveguns
The underneath of the pancover gets fouled by that slimy, tar-like powder residues quickly. Then the lock is slowed down. The pyrites gets slimy as well. I own two locks by Master Bolek myself and they are fixed to rifles for the shooting range. The usual series for target shooting is 15 shots at competitions within 45 minutes. Some minutes must be sacrificed for taking the lock out, brushing the dirt off, even taking the wheel out when crumbles of pyrites have made their way between the wheel and the lockplate/wheelcover, bringing it to a halt with a grinding sound.
Thanks for the information. This is my first experience with a Wheellock and I don’t know anyone who has one. I have gotten better at shooting it since posting this video.
@@firearmsaddictloveguns They are fun to shoot but a nightmare to clean. You need a spring clamp. Then you can unhook the chain and brush everything with hot soap water. Blow the water out and use a hairdryer. Do not apply too much oil.
The ideal angle to fire a wheel lock pistol is canted over to the left, like some ghetto gangster. This makes the pan charge more likely to flash through the hole into the barrel. Keeping it upright caused a 'flash in the pan' and no shot, far too often.
It seems You pour to much powder on the pan that leeds to delayed shots or hangfires. So, a touch hole should to be a little bit higher that level of priming powder to prevent fuse effect. You also have tilted the pistol to the left side and than tap it and this action leeds do hangfire too for the same reasons. It's better to tilt pistol to the right side and than tap. It's not incorrect in terms of history correctness cause reiters were prone to tilt pistol to the left before shooting but they do it this way to get a little bit more steady position for better accuracy. So, anyway it's your deal and You may do this as You want. But if You want to reach a faster ignition you have to do this in opposite way. Thank You for the video. Wish You to have a lot of fun with this gun and I think You will cause Bolek is one of the best gun makers in the world in terms of wheel locks. Best Regards, Alexander!
Due to TH-cam being extremely strict with their rules concerning gun sales. I’m sorry, I can not discuss costs, a person could purchase a good used car for what it cost though.
That’s awesome, he is a true master craftsman. I’m considering having him to build a copy of the Peter Peck over/under Wheellock that’s in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It’s a lot of money and waiting but would be amazing.
@@firearmsaddictloveguns our pistols are very similar. Both puffer with longer profile sugesting a cavalry pistol. No they actually are very similar enjoy!
How can I get one to add to my black powder gun collection? I already know it's going to be expensive, but I just got to have one. It be so much fun to shoot.
Do join that facebook group. You not only get into contact with lots of people there but you have an opportunity to look at the many pics that members have taken at museums and collections, plus pics of replicas. I know a man who can make the most crucial parts: the springs, the chain and the wheel. Bolek offers an online tutorial for some 150€ . That means you can watch videos and get the drawings. Have you ever thought of buildng a plain cavalry pistol or a solid hunter's rifle? You can get barrels for "Jäger Rifles" from makers like Rice or Colchrain easily.
I have a decent amount that came with the Puffer. It was suggested to me the best way to get it is to purchase Pyrite cubes on eBay then use an angle grinder to cut them to size.
@@firearmsaddictloveguns The bigger lumps can be split with a sharp chisel on an anvil. But you get better sparks from the more "crumbly" pyrites. As you said there is a market for collectors of minerals and gemstones and shops for that people as well. Ebay is a good source.
@@firearmsaddictloveguns I know you don't want to give anyone a number, how about a ballpark? Are we talking high end AR territory or used car territory?
@@MadJustin7 no worries, I just don’t think it would be fair to the craftsman to quote the price. But with that said I would say used car territory or between 3 and 4 WWSD AR’s that Brownells is marketing.
Very nice gun. Interesting to see the progression of technology. Amazing craftsmanship for that time period. I noticed when you move the cock to the pan it looked like there was a half cock position. Is there one or was it just me? Not sure what the purpose would be for a half cock with this kind of lock. Thank you
You have a good eye. The hammer/cock has 3 positions. They are fully open facing the muzzle, almost straight up, and against the pan cover. I’m not sure as to the reason, because it wouldn’t be necessary. I appreciate you watching. If you like older firearms, you might enjoy this video. Shooting a Hakenbüchse “Hookgun” aka “Hand Cannon” th-cam.com/video/hejL44j9rBQ/w-d-xo.html
Beautiful pistol, may I ask you how much it cost and where I can buy one? Oh also can you make a video cleaning this gun after shooting? Nice video and have a nice day
Thank you, it is beautiful. Out of respect for the master gunsmith Bolek Maciaszczyk. I will allow him to quote the price. You can find him on the Facebook Matchlock and Wheellock Group. He quotes through private message. I can tell you it was quite a commitment in time and money, as he stays booked several years out. I hope you understand. Yes I can make a video on cleaning it. Thank you for the suggestion. I do have some other videos to get done first. One is on cleaning a simpler black powder firearm. The premise is the same though.
@@firearmsaddictloveguns fantastic, I have full understanding of the time it takes to make such a beautiful piece of art and I’ll take a look at it. Time wise isn’t a problem as I’m sadly stuck in the hell hole so called Sweden so I need a license for a this reproduction and it will take (minimum) 6 months to a year for a pistol license. Anyway Thank you very much and have a good one
Yikes that’s terrible, I fear it’s going to get like that here in the US. I appreciate you understanding. I am planning on ordering another from him and don’t want to cause ill will.
@@normalcitizen_1 Well you can buy decent car even for the cheapest ones but Bolek is master in what he do. I doubt there is someone on his level of quality in europe. I only dreams about his guns they are beyond my financial means.
@@MartasZLA hmm I have no idea how much he takes per pistol but 5000-6000$ could be a possible price tag. About 1 year of saving if you earn 3k a month minus taxes and expenses and if you live cheaply.
These pistols are absolute works of art. It seems like there are a lot of Polish craftsmen these days making beautiful well made historical firearms and bows.
They are amazing craftsman for sure. Thanks for watching.
They used wheellocks while on horseback. Several guns to a rider, so I expect that safety was developed faster than a groin guard in cricket.
When in 1618 the , Thirty Years War ' started, german heavy cavallry consisted of the last Lanzierer, men with full plate armour, a lance as main weapon and a pair of wheellock pistols for modern times reason. The other type of heavy cavallry man was the Kürisser or Reiter with 3/4 armor and two or more wheellock pistols, and perhaps also a short wheellock musket ( Karabiner) . The other branches of cavallry had been light cavallry, also in 1618 still lightly armored, and the Dragoner/ dragoons, in this days mounted infantry for fast moving, a lot of light cavallry had been mercenaries from Hungary/Poland/ Croatia or even Tartars or Albanians. Wheellock pistols had been in Germany of this days also common at mounted bodyguard units of important and rich princes of the more than 300 german states. In rich states, for example the Electorate of Saxony , the bodyguards pistols had been decorated with carved bone or ivory ( in german Elfenbein/ elves bone). In rich states the whole pistols of the bodyguards had been decorated in this style, in not so rich states only the handle, not covered by the saddle holster.
Yes, you could shoot your own horse dead while pulling out those long pistols from the holsters at the saddle near the horse's neck, shoot into your own leg or foot. Even if your survived surgery you would die of the infection.
Great craftsman for so long ago. Amazing!
I agree, it’s had to believe they were building these 500 or so years ago.
@@firearmsaddictloveguns some the pyrite would go into position to spin against the wheel and the pan would open when you pulled the trigger after it was wound up. others you would open the pan or put the pyrite into position against the wheel. obviously the less you had to do the more craftsmanship was required.
among matchlock, wheel lock, flintlock, wheel lock is always my favorite XD
They are my favorite as well. Thank you for watching.
I put my order in with the rifle shop last month for a paddlebutt wheel lock carbine. I'm assuming it'll probably be a couple years before it gets in and probably a year before I get it built after that still. Can't wait!
That’s awesome, I can’t wait to see it.
And here I am again a year later listening to this while I'm fixing fence Not being able to Wait until I get home tonight to finish the lock 😊@@firearmsaddictloveguns
I've been looking like crazy for one of these
I was too. Go to FB and join the Matchlock Wheellock group. The builder posts there quite often. Send him a FB Message and he will give you a quote.
The underneath of the pancover gets fouled by that slimy, tar-like powder residues quickly. Then the lock is slowed down. The pyrites gets slimy as well. I own two locks by Master Bolek myself and they are fixed to rifles for the shooting range. The usual series for target shooting is 15 shots at competitions within 45 minutes. Some minutes must be sacrificed for taking the lock out, brushing the dirt off, even taking the wheel out when crumbles of pyrites have made their way between the wheel and the lockplate/wheelcover, bringing it to a halt with a grinding sound.
Thanks for the information. This is my first experience with a Wheellock and I don’t know anyone who has one. I have gotten better at shooting it since posting this video.
@@firearmsaddictloveguns They are fun to shoot but a nightmare to clean. You need a spring clamp. Then you can unhook the chain and brush everything with hot soap water. Blow the water out and use a hairdryer. Do not apply too much oil.
@@christiankastorf1427 thanks for the info. I do spend extra time and give this one extra attention in the cleaning process.
Beautiful! 😍
That pistol is gorgeous man👍
Thank you!
@@firearmsaddictloveguns you’re very welcome man,ive only ever seen a pistol like that in Edinburgh castle👍
@@Man_fay_the_Bru very nice, I had only seen one at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and in books. Glad you liked it.
The ideal angle to fire a wheel lock pistol is canted over to the left, like some ghetto gangster. This makes the pan charge more likely to flash through the hole into the barrel. Keeping it upright caused a 'flash in the pan' and no shot, far too often.
Thanks I will try that.
It seems You pour to much powder on the pan that leeds to delayed shots or hangfires. So, a touch hole should to be a little bit higher that level of priming powder to prevent fuse effect. You also have tilted the pistol to the left side and than tap it and this action leeds do hangfire too for the same reasons. It's better to tilt pistol to the right side and than tap. It's not incorrect in terms of history correctness cause reiters were prone to tilt pistol to the left before shooting but they do it this way to get a little bit more steady position for better accuracy. So, anyway it's your deal and You may do this as You want. But if You want to reach a faster ignition you have to do this in opposite way. Thank You for the video. Wish You to have a lot of fun with this gun and I think You will cause Bolek is one of the best gun makers in the world in terms of wheel locks. Best Regards, Alexander!
Thanks, this video was the first time shooting it. I enlarged the touch hole slightly and have had much better success.
@@firearmsaddictloveguns What diameter was before and became after?
@@firearmsaddictloveguns have you heard about website called piratefashions that sells replica firearms including functional wheellocks?
Now that's a sweet pistol, Glock of yesteryear
Yeah they are amazing.
how much did the wheellock cost?
It wasn’t cheap. Out of respect for the builder. Contact him through the Matchlock and Wheellock group on Facebook. He will quote you a price.
It's going to be expensive, Historically the reason why flintlocks replaced wheellocks because of the huge cost difference.
ШИКАРНАЯ ВЕЩЬ... Только ручка не очень удобная...(конечно понятно что это точная копия)...
How much did it cost?
Due to TH-cam being extremely strict with their rules concerning gun sales. I’m sorry, I can not discuss costs, a person could purchase a good used car for what it cost though.
You and I own similar pieces from the same man
That’s awesome, he is a true master craftsman. I’m considering having him to build a copy of the Peter Peck over/under Wheellock that’s in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It’s a lot of money and waiting but would be amazing.
@@firearmsaddictloveguns our pistols are very similar. Both puffer with longer profile sugesting a cavalry pistol.
No they actually are very similar enjoy!
Found it!
Awesome, I hope you like the video.
How can I get one to add to my black powder gun collection? I already know it's going to be expensive, but I just got to have one. It be so much fun to shoot.
Join the Facebook Wheellock and Wheellock group send Bolek a message he will give you a quote.
Do join that facebook group. You not only get into contact with lots of people there but you have an opportunity to look at the many pics that members have taken at museums and collections, plus pics of replicas. I know a man who can make the most crucial parts: the springs, the chain and the wheel. Bolek offers an online tutorial for some 150€ . That means you can watch videos and get the drawings. Have you ever thought of buildng a plain cavalry pistol or a solid hunter's rifle? You can get barrels for "Jäger Rifles" from makers like Rice or Colchrain easily.
Try later 15th and early 16th century that when the wheel lock was first made
According to my research the wheel lock, device for igniting the powder in a firearm was developed in about 1515. Thanks for watching.
Have you found a good source for iron pyrite?
I have a decent amount that came with the Puffer. It was suggested to me the best way to get it is to purchase Pyrite cubes on eBay then use an angle grinder to cut them to size.
@@firearmsaddictloveguns The bigger lumps can be split with a sharp chisel on an anvil. But you get better sparks from the more "crumbly" pyrites. As you said there is a market for collectors of minerals and gemstones and shops for that people as well. Ebay is a good source.
@@firearmsaddictloveguns I know you don't want to give anyone a number, how about a ballpark? Are we talking high end AR territory or used car territory?
@@MadJustin7 no worries, I just don’t think it would be fair to the craftsman to quote the price. But with that said I would say used car territory or between 3 and 4 WWSD AR’s that Brownells is marketing.
@@firearmsaddictloveguns Thank you for the info.
Very nice gun. Interesting to see the progression of technology. Amazing craftsmanship for that time period. I noticed when you move the cock to the pan it looked like there was a half cock position. Is there one or was it just me? Not sure what the purpose would be for a half cock with this kind of lock. Thank you
You have a good eye. The hammer/cock has 3 positions. They are fully open facing the muzzle, almost straight up, and against the pan cover. I’m not sure as to the reason, because it wouldn’t be necessary. I appreciate you watching. If you like older firearms, you might enjoy this video. Shooting a Hakenbüchse “Hookgun” aka “Hand Cannon”
th-cam.com/video/hejL44j9rBQ/w-d-xo.html
Beautiful pistol, may I ask you how much it cost and where I can buy one? Oh also can you make a video cleaning this gun after shooting?
Nice video and have a nice day
Thank you, it is beautiful. Out of respect for the master gunsmith Bolek Maciaszczyk. I will allow him to quote the price. You can find him on the Facebook Matchlock and Wheellock Group. He quotes through private message. I can tell you it was quite a commitment in time and money, as he stays booked several years out. I hope you understand.
Yes I can make a video on cleaning it. Thank you for the suggestion. I do have some other videos to get done first. One is on cleaning a simpler black powder firearm. The premise is the same though.
@@firearmsaddictloveguns fantastic, I have full understanding of the time it takes to make such a beautiful piece of art and I’ll take a look at it. Time wise isn’t a problem as I’m sadly stuck in the hell hole so called Sweden so I need a license for a this reproduction and it will take (minimum) 6 months to a year for a pistol license. Anyway Thank you very much and have a good one
Yikes that’s terrible, I fear it’s going to get like that here in the US. I appreciate you understanding. I am planning on ordering another from him and don’t want to cause ill will.
@@normalcitizen_1 Well you can buy decent car even for the cheapest ones but Bolek is master in what he do. I doubt there is someone on his level of quality in europe. I only dreams about his guns they are beyond my financial means.
@@MartasZLA hmm I have no idea how much he takes per pistol but 5000-6000$ could be a possible price tag. About 1 year of saving if you earn 3k a month minus taxes and expenses and if you live cheaply.