My lock & trigger rebuild

[tom in nc]

I've checked out the lock & trigger on my "new old" .36 caliber rifle. The lock mainspring is missing and I want to make a new replacement. The set(rear) trigger is missing as is the spring for it. I will try to make those missing parts also.

 

[dave_person]

Hi,
Good for you!! Neither of those jobs are too difficult. Just make sure you have a good plan for hardening and tempering. While you are at it, take this opportunity to clean up that lock, polish the plate and internals so they gleam and function like a good watch.

dave

 

[sawyer04]

anxious to see the results.

 

[Rich44]

Wish that gun was mine. I love making parts like that. I use O-1 tool steel a lot for parts like that. Have fun, it will feel great when you accomplish your goal and post the results.

 

[tom in nc]

Actually now that I've reexamined the situation, the lock plate isn't actually the right one for the stock. The plate needs material where my index finger is in this pic.

Someone had used this lock and filled the gap at the front upper lock. I will either make a new plate, add an "extension", or do a better job of filling the gap with a piece of wood. I also will be making a new side plate for the other side of the stock as the inlet had also been filled with putty and the lock held in place by wood screws.

 

[tom in nc]

Wish that gun was mine. I love making parts like that. I use O-1 tool steel a lot for parts like that. Have fun, it will feel great when you accomplish your goal and post the results.

I have a couple of worn out saw blades for the spring material.
If I make a new lock plate, I have some flat brass about the right thickness.

 

[OB One]

I'm unable to make a new one. Where can I buy a complete double trigger, or lock assy for my 36 cal rifle?