Have any of you eever seen a Flintlock that did not have a half cock position on the lock? There doesn't seem to be a half cock position on the one I am looking at and am wondering if this is a intended variant or if it is clearly a defect. Thanks
1601phill said:some high end english makers used an external sliding saftey bolt rather than a 1/2 cock notch
Dean2 said:Have any of you eever seen a Flintlock that did not have a half cock position on the lock? There doesn't seem to be a half cock position on the one I am looking at and am wondering if this is a intended variant or if it is clearly a defect. Thanks
Rod L said:Some of the early (pre-1800) English North West guns lacked a half-cock. Purely a cost cutting measure on them, I believe. You'll also find that on African trade locks, too----the 'Lazarino' lock springs to mind.
Rod
lucky said:The little lock I have on my pistol does not have a half cock.
Dean2 said:That is a good question. Having never owned one it never occurred to me to take the lock off and look. I purchased the gun and have to go back to pick it up so I will take a closer look when I get it home. I will also check to see if it has a set trigger feature. Not having had a flintlock it never occurred to me that the trigger would need to be set to engage the half cock.
Thank you all for the great info. Very informative. I will post pictures if it turns out not to have a half cock notch. The gun is a modern replica of a Kentucky half stock rifle. It is beautifully built, great wood to metal fit and premium parts. It is a left handed gun built by a now deceased builder who is locally renowned for the work he did building Flintlocks. It was one of his personal guns and his favourite small caliber rifle, which he used often. I doubt it is missing the half cock as a cost saving measure like some of the early guns so my bet is the trigger is of the set variety and will check that out closely. Thanks again. Really appreciate all the help.
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