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I wish to thank all the regular members who go out of their way to help those of us with newbe questions even if they have been asked a hundred times. I am fairly new to the forum and haven't posted much to speak of. I will be posting more in the future since within the last year I have acquired several percussion rifles and I have had a .44 Navy revolver since I was in my teens (which is a long time back...). Two of the rifles were built in the 1800s and are in great shape ...... the E. Phillips is a fantastic bench rest rifle, so much so, I would even welcome Comfortably Numb's (Mike's) honest opinion and evaluation!
Getting back to the main subject. I recently purchased two rifles ... one a Investarm (spa 25060) .50 caliber M/L and .50 Cal in-line at auction. Price was right; since, the intent was to clean them up and sell, trade or auction them off to club members to build up interest at the club for M/L. The Ivestarm 50 cleaned up nicely. Whatever was on the surface cleaned without major concern or rough treatment. However, the double set triggers keep falling into half-cock when pulled. Take down, clean, oil, smooth out the rough edges, etc put back ........ no help. Yep, finally after reading your replies and doing the research in the "search" about the fly in the Flintlocks answers came. I double looked and noted a small piece of steel (see pic) in the lock. Low and behold it doesn't matter if it's a flintlock or a percussion...if it's double set triggers they have to have a "FLY" to prevent the lock from going into Half-cock lockup. A new Fly (damn they're little....) from Muzzleloarders and the triggers are working like new......SO THANKS, for all the help and information you guys provide .... without it many of us would still be struggling!! Have A great Day ...WZ
Getting back to the main subject. I recently purchased two rifles ... one a Investarm (spa 25060) .50 caliber M/L and .50 Cal in-line at auction. Price was right; since, the intent was to clean them up and sell, trade or auction them off to club members to build up interest at the club for M/L. The Ivestarm 50 cleaned up nicely. Whatever was on the surface cleaned without major concern or rough treatment. However, the double set triggers keep falling into half-cock when pulled. Take down, clean, oil, smooth out the rough edges, etc put back ........ no help. Yep, finally after reading your replies and doing the research in the "search" about the fly in the Flintlocks answers came. I double looked and noted a small piece of steel (see pic) in the lock. Low and behold it doesn't matter if it's a flintlock or a percussion...if it's double set triggers they have to have a "FLY" to prevent the lock from going into Half-cock lockup. A new Fly (damn they're little....) from Muzzleloarders and the triggers are working like new......SO THANKS, for all the help and information you guys provide .... without it many of us would still be struggling!! Have A great Day ...WZ
