WANTED trigger lock

[rusty]

does anyone know where I can get a trigger lock for a flintlock. Thanks

 

[Larry (Omaha)]

does anyone know where I can get a trigger lock for a flintlock. Thanks

Single trigger or double? Might make a difference in getting some help.
May I ask why you need a trigger lock? You keeping it loaded?

 

[Flanders]

Remove the lock, maybe, as an option.

 

[1dogdown]

Maybe remove the flint

 

[Ponderosaman]

I think he is asking about a trigger assembly.

 

[necchi]

does anyone know where I can get a trigger lock for a flintlock. Thanks

Just guessing here, but you want to keep/stop young folks or the inquisitive hands of folks unfamiliar with firearms away from messing with the gun(s)?
A "trigger lock" won't stop the lock from being cocked, and if stored in a cocked position the main spring can come under stress and with flintlocks the sharp edge of the rock is exposed.
I trained my kids from a very early age about the use and care of guns,, but I always did maintain that extra level of security/safety in my home with all the guns.
I did pretty much what Flanders advised above.
All the guns where rendered unusable with partial disassembly of key functioning parts.,, the traditional guns had the locks removed and stored in a different area, CF guns had bolts or firing pins removed.
It was no secret from the kids, they even knew where those items where, but it did/would have required several stages of "assembly" before the gun was able to fire. Doing so remove the casual "load a charge an shoot, or "drop a bullet/pull the trigger" aspect of handling the thing. I simply removed the possibility of an unintended impulse action youth or un-trained.
Hope this helps.

I think he is asking about a trigger assembly.

If that's the case I feel really stupid!

 

[Larry (Omaha)]

Just guessing here, but you want to keep/stop young folks or the inquisitive hands of folks unfamiliar with firearms away from messing with the gun(s)?
A "trigger lock" won't stop the lock from being cocked, and if stored in a cocked position the main spring can come under stress and with flintlocks the sharp edge of the rock is exposed.
I trained my kids from a very early age about the use and care of guns,, but I always did maintain that extra level of security/safety in my home with all the guns.
I did pretty much what Flanders advised above.
All the guns where rendered unusable with partial disassembly of key functioning parts.,, the traditional guns had the locks removed and stored in a different area, CF guns had bolts or firing pins removed.
It was no secret from the kids, they even knew where those items where, but it did/would have required several stages of "assembly" before the gun was able to fire. Doing so remove the casual "load a charge an shoot, or "drop a bullet/pull the trigger" aspect of handling the thing. I simply removed the possibility of an unintended impulse action youth or un-trained.
Hope this helps.


If that's the case I feel really stupid!

Why are we stupid? He said lock! We are not mind readers. No disrespect intended at the poster.

 

[Ponderosaman]

Why are we stupid? He said lock! We are not mind readers. No disrespect intended at the poster.

I agree, we call the firing assembly a lock, it’s not a stretch to call the trigger assembly a trigger lock. I’ve heard it called a trigger group before, but I’ve always called it a trigger assembly.

 

[1dogdown]

Now it's getting confusing.

 

[JCKelly]

It is scary that some one is asking about a "trigger lock" for a flint lock gun he presumably owns. Powder, too, I assume.
Perhaps Rusty might enjoy going to a local muzzle-loading range and generally chatting with some of the older guys there.
Be good to be at least verbally familiar with flint lock guns before loading one.

 

[BadDaditood]

While certainly not fooIproof I use a frizzen stall like this:
https://www.accu-riser.com/products/FC%2d043-Frizzen-stall.html
I suppose I could put in one of the hardwood flints I made for assembly and tuning...
But I just lock them up in an old 6 ft tall gym locker.

 

[smo]

Here you go Rusty, a trigger lock.

I’m not sure if it’ll fit your gun.... depending on trigger guard style I assume....