Does anybody know of....

[Gabby52]

Gentlemen, does anybody know of a manual or book or guide on flintlock maintenance/tips/tuning? I'm strictly a flintlock person and would like to be able to increase my knowledge of the lock works. I already have the book "Flintlocks, A Practical Guide..." by Eric Bye. Its a good reference guide, but would like know if there's anything else on the subject that I'm missing?

 

[TxGR]

I have some books on building various styles of rifles, but a book on the mechanics of the lock would be interesting.

 

[CaptainVane]

MuzzleBlast, the official monthly magazine of the NMLRA (look it up) frequently has in depth articles on locks, practical and theory.
When i get home i will look at some and if they source material, i will post here.

 

[rchas]

MuzzleBlast, the official monthly magazine of the NMLRA (look it up) frequently has in depth articles on locks

This....

A one year membership every now and then is worth it as you get access to all the back issues.

 

[deerstalkert]

This....

A one year membership every now and then is worth it as you get access to all the back issues.

that reminds me, i need to renew!

 

[R Ellis]

I have a old Black Powder article that goes into detail how to tune a lock if you send me your info I will make a copy and send it to you

 

[reddogge]

Jim Kibler's video on the disassembly and reassembly of a lock may be helpful.

 

[Tumbledown]

Eric's book is mentioned here: Flintlocks - a Practical Guide for their Use and Appreciation

 

[Gabby52]

I have a old Black Powder article that goes into detail how to tune a lock if you send me your info I will make a copy and send it to you

Thank you R. Ellis!

 

[Tumbledown]

Try The Modern Musketeer.

From the ad:
Made on heavyweight linen-cotton paper and bound with linen thread, this 33-page booklet covers musket safety, care, operations, maintenance and some basic troubleshooting--all using tools and techniques compiled from over a dozen period military and sportsman manuals as well as archeological finds and reports. Twenty two hand drawn illustrations provide modern musketeers with visual references as well as clear explanations on how to use these original tools and equipment of the 18th century.

 

[azmntman]

I have a old Black Powder article that goes into detail how to tune a lock if you send me your info I will make a copy and send it to you

Please just post it here for all of us!

 

[R Ellis]

Please just post it here for all of us!

I don't know how but if you can do it I will send a copy to you if you send me your address

 

[azmntman]

Sent you a pm with my email

 

[Jay Templin]

I can’t lay hands on it right now but Sam Fadala wrote a couple of books on tuning up black powder guns some years back that I have found helpful.
Jay

 

[rp77469]

I for one, would like to buy a video on building AND fine tuning a Siler lock. Barring that, does anyone know of a lock building AND fine tuning class? I have two Bud Siler kits I'd like to shoot while still on the green side of the grass. Thanks.

 

[CaptainVane]

Also, I subscribe to MuzzleLoader magazine, it comes every other month so 6 a year but a better ML mag you cannot find. Amazing historical articles. Its very thick, well over 100 pages each mag. Worth the money.
If you like this sport you must subscribe.

 

[ZUG]

There was a paperback book called "The Black Powder Digest" and it carried a LOT of good information on the subject. I don't know if it is still being printed.

 

[R Ellis]

Here it is AZMTNMAN

 

[azmntman]

This is from R Rllis, please thank him.

 

[TDM]

Here it is AZMTNMAN

Thanks much!