Bedford lock

[No Deer]

I am thinking of building a Bedford rifle. I have started doing some research on them so that I can get it right. My question at the moment concerns the lock. The only maker of a Bedford lock that I have seen so far is L&R. I have heard/read many mixed reviews on L&R and was wondering if there are any other makers of Bedford locks. Any information would be appreciated.

 

[Rifleman1776]

I have had great success with L&R locks and would not hestiate to go with them again.

 

[Robby]

As far as I know, L&R is the only company currently making that classic looking Bedford, long and lean lock. If you look at a lot of Bedford rifles you'll see that it is not the only style that was used. If you are dead set on having that particular lock, chances are you will get a functional piece of equipment. Good luck!
Robby

 

[bioprof]

I used one on the Bedford rifle that I built and it is a good sparker and haven't had any problems so far. It goes off every time.

 

[THORNAPPLE]

L&Rs Bedford flintlock is basically a stretched baby/small Manton. I have used this and the babies and had good luck with them over the years, as they are very quick and reliable!

But wait! You didn't say if you are building flint or percussin did you?
Most, if not all, surviving Bedfords were percussion.

 

[No Deer]

Thanks for the replies everyone. BTW it will be a flint. From the little bit I have read so far, and according to book "Gunsmiths of Bedford, Fulton, Huntingdon, &Somerset Counties", there were plenty of flintlock Bedford rifles made.

 

[Bruce Bogart]

To tell you the truth, any problems I have had with an L&R lock recently was dealt with swiftly and reasonably by the guys at L&R. Even when I ruined a fly in a lock it was replaced by them at no charge. I fully expected to pay for it but was not permitted to, and find that attitude to be quite refreshing in these modern times. Mine is not a Bedford, rather it is a Durrs Egg, and after watching video of myself shooting it, man it is quick! Wish I was a better shot :idunno:

 

[Zonie]

My Bedford is a convertible so it can use both the percussion or the flint Bedford lock from L&R.

I haven't had a problem with either one of them. :thumbsup:

 

[geb324]

I have one in percusion 15 years old and several
1000 shots through it. I have had to replace
some internel screws no other problems with
it.
G

 

[MSW]

I put L&R's Durrs Egg on my Southern Mountain rifle and it's never given me a minute's trouble.

just one guy's free comment, and no doubt well worth the price.