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Flint Lock Main Spring
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Contacted them and I'll be sending the lock to them. I was quoted a very reasonable price just to make a spring. They will quote me to tune it and get it working right after they get it.
There are homespun options if you're handy with heating and bending. I've been using a piece of mouse trap coil spring as a sear spring for several years
Pretty crazy
Paul is a great guy!!
Well I got it shipped out.
Now the wait.
Now the wait.
No problem. Hope it works out for you. Stinks when a favorite is out of commission
Dixie used to match springs if you sent them the broken one. Worth a call.
I'll try to remember that next time.
Hopefully never sappens again.
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$200 is about what most gunmakers would charge to make a hand made mainspring. It takes 5-6 hours total, cut the steel, shape the steel, fit, harden temper, then re fit (if needed) and tune … at teh most someone is making 20-25 an hour. If someone quotes 100 bucks or less, and it takes them more than 3 hours, your down to minimum wage or less.
The sense I got from dealing with Mr. Ackermann is that he gets compensated mostly by love of supporting muzzleloading and muzzleloaders. I think he's got a main job and doesn't need the income from a side job muzzleloader gunsmithing to put food on the table. Keep in mind I'm just guessing, so please don't try to take advantage simply to save a few bucks.
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Paul is retired.
There’s no standard price on the work, it’s all based on fact and circumstance. Ask Paul to repair an Indian lock I’m confident he would decline that job due to the time and cost.
With that said Brad Emig is an excellent gunsmith and is worth his rate. His reviews and reputation warrants it.
I do work with Paul, Paul is excellent also and would recommend him to anyone. Paul’s rate is Paul’s business, high or lower he’s worth every penny.
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Thank you for clarifying that. And I concur.
Dixie used to sell them; I could usually find one close enough to only need minimal fitting.
Worth a call or email?
Worth a call or email?
I have already sent it to Paul Ackermann. Should be there tomorrow or Thursday.
