1803 Harpers Ferry lock replacement?

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JeepPowder

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So i have a Euroarms 1803 Harpers Ferry flintlock rifle in .54 caliber. So far has been shooting great eversince i got it some real flint for it. But after checking around for more information on it, i found these rifles have been known to not have the best locks that wear down quickly. Or just dont work right at all.
One thing i saw on several old classifieds ads for this rilfe is that some were swap with the RE Davis 1803 ferry locks. But everywhere i look for more information on how this done and what else is needed to make it work. Are almost nonexistent, the only one that actually haddl the information i was looking for was on this site.
Link:https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com
With detail pictures, but sadly the links to make the pictures larger dont work.

Has anyone here done it or have information on some else who has?
 
My advice is, if your HF is shooting good, don't mess with it. IF you have problems in the future, have it rebuilt.

I have heard the same complaints about the Zoli/Navy Arms Harpers Ferry rifle. I have one and the lock sparks. It seems that some locks are good and others are not so good.

If you DO need to have it rebuilt sometime in the future:

https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/cabin-creek-lock-doctor-tune-up.183913/
 
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