DIY lock plates

[tom in nc]

No pics yet but yesterday I made both new lock plates for my double barreled shotgun. I believe I have enough parts, except for a pair of cocks/hammers to make it work. None of the plates I had were close to fitting it so I made new ones. However, now that I have them pretty much finished I realize that there are gaps in the wood caused by small pieces broken out and gone. I'm trying to decide whether to try to replace chunks of wood or just reshape the inlets, enlarging them in some areas and make a new pair of plates. I can probably do better at making the plates a second time.

 

[Sidney Smith]

Nice. I'd like to see them. I've made my own side plates but never a lock plate.

 

[tom in nc]

I'll post a pic or two tomorrow. The plates, that I might not use now, but save for another project or two, are currently only cut and filed. No holes drilled yet. I have an old original rifle that is missing the lock so I might use one on it.