Tom Zack

The purpose of tuning a flint lock is to improve the efficiency of the three springs in the lock, in delivering energy they store to...

And in this day and age of digital cameras and/or phones with built-in cameras, a good sharp close-up of the internals in the hammer...

First step is evaluation. Is it working now? Does it ignite the powder in the pan reliably? If it does, the only thing you want to do...

Rule #3. Before taking lock apart. KNOW....really KNOW, how the fly is positioned and recheck it again and again. Don't lose it! They...

Rule #1: get a good mainspring vice. Do not use pliers, Vice Grips, etc. Rules 2 - 99: need to know what the problem is you are having...

Best advice is to find an old timer who can show you on hand to take apart your to tune it. I like to take my locks apart once a year...

Although Tip didn't build this rifle, I got the pre-carved stock from him when he was down here in Phoenix at the Winter Nationals. The...