Spanish .45 Percussion

[Walkingeagle]

Further update; got a tracing from Sitting Fox on the CVA shotgun lock they had, looked correct so I ordered up the lock. Just received it and fits great, does need the hammer heated and slight bend applied to correctly contact the nipple, but otherwise appears to have been made for the gun. Now another question please all. Anyone know what size bolt is required to secure the lock? Obviously there are two required, but should be the same. It will be metric as the lock is stamped “Spain” on the inside.
Thanks
Walk
http://sittingfoxmuzzleloaders.com/locks/

 

[Mark Herman]

Looking at your last pictures it appears that the breech was welded at the top barrel flat from the file marks and occlusions that are evident. I'd be careful with that one.

 

[hawkeye2]

I had seen what you are refering to and looked closely at the photo of the bottom of the plug and bolster. I don't see evidence of weld there but it does look, to me at least, like a very rough casting (forging?) that was dressed after fitting. I do see where you believe it has been welded on the top and left flat but can't imagine why that would have been done. Disclaimer: I will admit to having seen many strange things done to muzzleloaders specially the imports of lesser value. Etching with a mild acid should show the weld if there is one as the weld and parent metal would react to the acid differently.

 

[Mark Herman]

"If" it was a hooked breech the hook may have been broken off. I did that once to salvage a barrel and breech.