Chambers Jaeger Lock

[John Strong]

I purchased a one of Jim Chambers new L20 Jaeger locks for my next build. This appears to be one well built lock (Chambers locks always are). Just thought I would share a picture for those that haven't seen this lock.

http://s296.photobucket.com/user/utseabeescw1/library/

 

[Keb]

Dang. I hadn't seen them. Nice.

 

[Stophel]

Wow, I'm impressed. Stunned, in fact. Finally a decent pre-1750's European gun lock!

 

[Elnathan]

I got to see one of the initial production pieces, as well as the original it is based on, when I was over at Jim's shop last spring. It is indeed a very nice lock. Notice that all the screw-holes are blind!

The original is covered with chiseled decoration. Jim told me that they considered reproducing the decoration on the production lock, but eventually decided that anyone who could successfully clean it up could do it from scratch, so it would be better just to leave it off.

 

[John Strong]

I think I may have got one of the pre production pieces. When I ordered the lock last year, Jim told me that they would be going into production in 3 to 4 weeks. One week later, the lock was in my mail box. I think it was late summer or early fall, if I remember correctly. It is the only Chambers lock that I have ever received with a flint already installed in it. Everything fits perfectly and it is really smooth. Jim said that it was roughly a 1690 period lock. I bought it sight unseen, I have a thing for early rifles. He's first class in my book.

 

[John Strong]

.60 cal 33" barrel from Bobby Hoyt should be here next week. I just need to find a rifle to pattern it after and away we go. I haven't 100% made up my mind on the stock yet, but I am leaning towards cherry right now.

 

[rich pierce]

Thanks. What's the length?

 

[John Strong]

Looks to be 5 7/8"

 

[hoochiepapa]

Most of the guns in Shumway's book are walnut.