Whatever happened to Wild Bill's lock?

[wmaser]

Just an update on that percussion lock I made last week: It's still a work in progress. I put it on a plain piece of maple I had cut from a tree a couple of years ago along with double set trigger, .45 cal barrel, iron furnature, all hand made. The lines are reminiscent of a "Vincent" Ohio rifle crossbred with a "Leman" Lancaster.I intend to paint the stripes, ala Leman.
I took it out behind the shop and shot it today for the first time. Total cost: $0.00

 

[MSW]

WildBill, that's tremendous! Thanks for your posts- they keep me motivated.

The coolest tools are the ones you make yourself. Make good smoke!

:thumbsup:

 

[hoochiepapa]

Very nice.
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[TARL01]

And the price is right too! :applause:
Woody

 

[wmaser]

Final update:
Wild Bill's lock has a home. This is the finished project. Overall it holds pretty true to Vincent form, with a few intentional deviations to satisfy the builder's own tastes. I did incur some cost upon completion of this project. I used four , store bought, wood screws at , say, $.25 / screw for a total cost of $1.00.

 

[LeeinVA]

Oh man.. What a beauty!!