Need help with Just purchased pistol

[Troopertree]

Just purchased this and it has no markings. Help appreciated.

 

[deermanok]

Your pictures are not the best.
Need better lighting.

 

[Troopertree]

I'll try a few more.

 

[Phil Coffins]

Modern home made, load and shoot like any other flintlock.

 

[Troopertree]

Modern home made, load and shoot like any other flintlock.

I plan on shooting it just curious if someone could identify it. I was also curious about who made the lock?

 

[Phil Coffins]

If he didn’t sign it we may never know, the lock maybe a small Siler.
Here‘s one I assembled from a kit.
F9325B5A-89D9-4F61-8F35-63FF351A10D8 by Oliver Sudden, on Flickr

 

[Troopertree]

If he didn’t sign it we may never know, the lock maybe a small Siler.
Here‘s one I assembled from a kit.
F9325B5A-89D9-4F61-8F35-63FF351A10D8 by Oliver Sudden, on Flickr

I thought it might be Siler. Thank you so much.

 

[Pietro]

Check the inside of the lock plate & the barrel bottom with the stock removed for any ID marks.

 

[Troopertree]

Inside of lock plate.

 

[ord sgt]

That's a Davis lock. Circle with D inside. Still a good lock.

 

[.36Rooster]

...if someone could identify it. I was also curious about who made the lock?

I think that is a small siler lock, made by jim chambers and listed on most gunmakers supply sites for about $175.

It's installation requires a mortice, meaning someone took the time to detail out a mortice in your gun's stock in order for it to mate with the lock. The barrel was obtained and installed in a similar manner. The reason there are no markings is because this gun was assembled by someone who ordered the parts he needed and built the gun himself and didn't leave any markings upon finishing.

You have a good pistol right there...

 

[.36Rooster]

That's a Davis lock. Circle with D inside. Still a good lock.

This fellow may be on to something. My knowledge as a builder is not as large as other guys here. I'd say if he recognizes the mark and knows where to find it then he has worked with one and must know.

 

[Notchy Bob]

I think R.E. Davis used to assemble Siler locks for sale, so it could be a "Davis/Siler" lock. I believe most of the Davis locks were made from castings obtained from the Mould & Gun Shop, but I seem to recall some Silers in the R.E. Davis product line years ago, also.

I think Mr. Davis wanted to assemble the locks to his own standards, which were pretty high. There were other people assembling locks from Siler parts sets who were not doing such a good job... one in particular comes to mind... but the locks by Davis were well regarded.

Best regards,

Notchy Bob

 

[Troopertree]

Thank you gentleman I appreciate your help and input. I am new to the flintlock and like flyfishing it is becoming very consuming.

 

[ord sgt]

I am new to the flintlock and like flyfishing it is becoming very consuming.

It's an addiction. Once you inhale black powder smoke, you are hooked.

 

[ord sgt]

Here is my Davis lock. Circle with D