Lock size

[Tanker]

So I am very slowly buying parts i need to build a muzzleloader. I am not going for a period correct muzzleloader. More of a hunting piece that has traditional parts. So I am making a hawkens style. I have a stock (maple), barrel and breech. I want to make it flintlock so I can use it during our traditional season. My question is how do you determine the lock size? I plan on buying a lock and trigger within the next week or 2. My plan is to go with a set trigger setup.

 

[rich pierce]

I’m not sure what you mean by hawkens style and not period correct. Do you mean a halfstock gun?

When one doesn’t care about being historically correct then just get a pistol sized lock for a pistol and a rifle sized lock for a rifle. If performance is what you’re looking for a Chambers Late Ketland is a snappy lock.

 

[ZUG]

I would also pick the Chambers Late Ketland for this project - very good lock

 

[ord sgt]

For your search for a lock, look at Track of the Wolf website. They have a large assortment of locks. Also, any other parts needed to build your new rifle.
If you run into a problem with any part of the build, there is an over abundance of help here in the forum.

 

[Tanker]

So I just got back from my local BP shop and I picked up a small siler. It fit the size the stock the best. I know it may not be the PC lock but I like it. Thanks for the input. The owner of the store had a good price on it and he suggested it.

 

[ord sgt]

It's your rifle, your build. Make it to suit you. It makes it truly unique. A true custom piece of "folk art".