Traditions flintlock to matchlock conversion...

[Rudyard]

He has a pivoting pan cover look at the close up last photo

Good looking Dog....
Regards Rudyard

 

[DuncNZ]

Good looking Dog....
Regards Rudyard

Named Flint

 

[tom in nc]

This had briefly crossed my mind but unless I find a flintlock, missing the lock I don't think I could do it. Unless I could do it with no permanent mods to the gun. Nothing that couldn't be undone later.

 

[mckutzy]

Ya, no modifications to the gun stock or barrel.
Uses existing bolt to secure new lock, same thread same hole position.
Used a few paper templates to get lock plate positions right.

As long as you use the sunrise of the center touchhole to the position of the pan, everything else fits relatively well. Make sure to make the back side of the pan is flush to the barrel, so no gap for primer fills.

Having lockwork outside the lock plate makes it easier to have moving parts, but if one is patient enough, could completely self contain the items.... and have stock trigger to accuate the action.

 

[tom in nc]

With the price and lack of availability of caps now I wouldn't be converting from flint to percussion.