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.@Jappo you might contact Paul Ackermann at https://www.ackermannarms.com/
He might have something he can modify to fit, or just make one outright.
Pretty crazyLog Cabin responded to my email. He told me I'm looking at over $200.
Paul is a great guy!!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.
No problem. Hope it works out for you. Stinks when a favorite is out of commissionOk, I happen to have a few of those I just didn't want to throw away. I use them on gates. I'll take a look at one.
Thanks for that. I went through my junk pile already and didn't find anything.
I'll try to remember that next time.Dixie used to match springs if you sent them the broken one. Worth a call.
Pretty crazy
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.$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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