Pete G
76 Cal.
I have the subject lock and am looking for suggestions on where to use it.
What would you build around it?
What would you build around it?
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It is an earlier style of lock(and my favorite with or without a frizzen bridle). Since it has a larger frame size you could build anything in a larger caliber, and say it was a repurposed lock. If you want a really nice handling(my opinion) rifle, use that lock on a 38" C weight .54.
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Hi,
It is a good lock. It has many applications for mid to late 18th century guns. For long rifles, go look at Jim Kibler's website and click on his custom gun work. He uses the lock frequently. It is also a good lock for NE fowlers and of course, English guns. If you use it for an English gun, do not inlet it flush with the wood. Instead, either give the surface a slight dome (not as rounded as a round-faced lock) or file a bevel and inlet to the depth of the bottom of the bevel.
dave
It is a good lock. It has many applications for mid to late 18th century guns. For long rifles, go look at Jim Kibler's website and click on his custom gun work. He uses the lock frequently. It is also a good lock for NE fowlers and of course, English guns. If you use it for an English gun, do not inlet it flush with the wood. Instead, either give the surface a slight dome (not as rounded as a round-faced lock) or file a bevel and inlet to the depth of the bottom of the bevel.
dave
rich pierce
70 Cal.
I used one on an early Lancaster fowler. Really like it. 1770s or earlier seems best for this lock.
Pete G
76 Cal.
Thanks for the ideas. The flat plate is what has kept me from using it. Now I have some research to do.
Cory Joe Stewart
32 Cal
Its a pretty versatile lock. There are lots of originals in the literature with similar styles, bother early and later.
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