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The cock went flying and the retaining screw failed on an almost new Durs Egg. This is not a new problem to me as I have another on an older gun. The square post on a flintlock tumbler should be flush with the hammer face, and is on my other locks. The post on the L&R durs egg barely engages half of the hammer, see photos. There was an .080" void from cock face to post on my latest lock. I worked down the back of the hammer to reduce this to .025" and fitted a copper filler to take up the rest. Just seems like poor engineering and I'm wondering WHY IT IS LIKE THAT. Included are some photos including a comparison of what the tumbler post should look like, my remedy, and three durs egg tumblers, all short. Picture of the beautiful new Bedford rifle with said lock. .40 cal 15/16x44" Douglas barrel. Comments welcome.