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DIY from scratch ... possible? References?
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Per your question about "finding information about building Locks." Perhaps the books/pamphlets "Craft and Practice" by Kit Raenshear or "Selected Muzzleloading Gun Lock Patterns" by Bill Newton might be to you liking.
Both about $5 from Track of the Wolf. But if your
a novice just getting started in this Black Powder Muzzle Loading stuff...Check out building
a MatchLock first. Simple tooling (Hack saw, file, hand drill, a couple taps for screws threads) can accomplish the job. Check out Research this forum under Matchlocks, a good source to start with. I have googled patterns for matchlocks that might be worth some time spent on the PC. A DIY Matchlock will give you a good idea or what your getting into before you possibly bite off more than you can chew on a first time build of a a FlintLock-LOCK.
Both about $5 from Track of the Wolf. But if your
a novice just getting started in this Black Powder Muzzle Loading stuff...Check out building
a MatchLock first. Simple tooling (Hack saw, file, hand drill, a couple taps for screws threads) can accomplish the job. Check out Research this forum under Matchlocks, a good source to start with. I have googled patterns for matchlocks that might be worth some time spent on the PC. A DIY Matchlock will give you a good idea or what your getting into before you possibly bite off more than you can chew on a first time build of a a FlintLock-LOCK.
Bookie
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Aldebaran, May the Force be with you. Making a lock from scratch is easily enough accomplished, but getting the geometry correct is the killer. I would suggest that you copy a lock like a Siler for your first attempt. Hell, that's what most of the lock companies did and that's how the Siler became a "standard"--by default. Look into volume 1 of the NMLRA's arms making journals for patterns and info. Good luck to you. Bookie
.Check with your local library on a inter
library loan and see if they can find this book or go to :[url] Amazon.com[/url]: How to Build Your Own Flintlock Rifle or Pistol: Books: George Lauber This is a helpful book on building flintlocks and pistols. ...[url] www.amazon.com/[/url] Build-Your-Flintlock-Rifle-Pistol/dp/0891490035 - 161k -
This give step by directions as well as detailed layouts for making the lock plate, springs etc.
Also try[url] Airpartsinc.com[/url] for seamless 4130 tubeing. I have used one for a UH fowler I built works out to be a 15 ga. they also have smaller sizes as well one is about.437 id and .75 od
library loan and see if they can find this book or go to :[url] Amazon.com[/url]: How to Build Your Own Flintlock Rifle or Pistol: Books: George Lauber This is a helpful book on building flintlocks and pistols. ...[url] www.amazon.com/[/url] Build-Your-Flintlock-Rifle-Pistol/dp/0891490035 - 161k -
This give step by directions as well as detailed layouts for making the lock plate, springs etc.
Also try[url] Airpartsinc.com[/url] for seamless 4130 tubeing. I have used one for a UH fowler I built works out to be a 15 ga. they also have smaller sizes as well one is about.437 id and .75 od
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