Frizzen "toe"

[Gonetocamp]

The curve in the front of the frizzen (toe ?) has broken off. Is this a continue shooting
scenario or replace the frizzen ASAP scenario?

 

[Black Hand]

The curve in the front of the frizzen (toe ?) has broken off. Is this a continue shooting
scenario or replace the frizzen ASAP scenario?

I'd replace it...

 

[Artificer]

Before any thought of replacement, does the frizzen toe still hold the frizzen closed enough before springing open to get a good shower of sparks? If it does, all you might want to do is round/smooth the cracked area a little for esthetics.

Of course if the gun is under warranty, then by all means have them fix it for you.

Gus

 

[Gonetocamp]

Before any thought of replacement, does the frizzen toe still hold the frizzen closed enough before springing open to get a good shower of sparks? If it does, all you might want to do is round/smooth the cracked area a little for esthetics.

Of course if the gun is under warranty, then by all means have them fix it for you.

Gus

The frizzen still functions well. Just the upward curve area (toe ?) at the front of the frizzen has broken off. I don't see sign that it was making hard contact with the frizzen spring when the frizzen fully opened, but it broke off none the less. I will probably just replace the frizzen - one less thing to worry about.

 

[Crewdawg445]

Replace it, the toe needs to be there as it acts like a cam surface of sorts. What type of lock are we talking about here? I'm curious.

 

[Black Hand]

The frizzen still functions well. Just the upward curve area (toe ?) at the front of the frizzen has broken off. I don't see sign that it was making hard contact with the frizzen spring when the frizzen fully opened, but it broke off none the less. I will probably just replace the frizzen - one less thing to worry about.

Unless you are skilled in lockwork (including fitting, drilling and the differential heat-treating of the frizzen), I'd send it to someone who is.

 

[Gonetocamp]

Replace it, the toe needs to be there as it acts like a cam surface of sorts. What type of lock are we talking about here? I'm curious.

It is an Investarm / Lyman GPR. I have several muzzleloading shops nearby so I can pick a replacement frizzen up quickly.

 

[Crewdawg445]

Certainly your best bet, you should be able to find a replacement for that lock easily. If not there are plenty of online vendors that carry one for that rifle. Might even want to try Lyman, they may even send you a replacement for free

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

In my experience, as long as the frizzen stays closed whilst handling or hunting ... and it works like you say, I’d use it as is.

 

[Gonetocamp]

In my experience, as long as the frizzen stays closed whilst handling or hunting ... and it works like you say, I’d use it as is.

I am hunting Pennsylvania's Flintlock season next week. I did put a new Lyman frizzen on but the fit to the pan was not good, so I reinstalled the other. After the season I will make a trip to either Dixon Muzzleloading or Fort Chambers for their assistance.