A short while ago I acquired this interesting Flint double-barreled pistol. The workmanship of the builder (unknown) is excellent. The stock is walnut and nicely carved, the barrels are .45. The locks are L & R. I had a chance for one shooting session with it, and from that, I determined that a few mechanical/geometry issues needed to be resolved. The Manton style locks were, apparently, of an older model from L & R and as such, the clearance of the flint and frizzen at half cock was too small. Fitting a flint was difficult at best. Also at full cock, the throw was again, in my opinion too short to allow enough momentum to get a good scrap. The touch- holes were too small and I experienced a “flash in the pan” far too frequently.
The touchholes were easily adjusted. To correct the throw, I emailed L & R. Response was almost instant with suggestions for the solution. I opted to send the locks back to them and within a week, including shipping, the locks are not back in the pistol as can be seen in the images. L & R refitted new hammers with now adequate clearance and throw. The locks spark beautifully. I have built a few guns with their locks and cannot praise them enough. Service is of super quality.
The touchholes were easily adjusted. To correct the throw, I emailed L & R. Response was almost instant with suggestions for the solution. I opted to send the locks back to them and within a week, including shipping, the locks are not back in the pistol as can be seen in the images. L & R refitted new hammers with now adequate clearance and throw. The locks spark beautifully. I have built a few guns with their locks and cannot praise them enough. Service is of super quality.
