Crack in Becky’s Frizzen

[Idahomie]

Good evening! I just recently purchased a custom belt pistol on the forum classifieds. I took it out to shoot it for the first time this afternoon and discovered a crack on the lower portion of the frizzen, approximately 1/3rd of the way through. I don’t know if this stems from improper hardening or what, but I’d imagine it’s only going to get worse over time. In any case, I either need to repair or purchase a new frizzen for this “Becky” lock. Does anyone have any ideas as to whether these are still available and where? If not, what’s the best way to go about attempting a repair?

 

[deerstalkert]

can you post a picture of the whole lock? I might have a frizzen floating around a drawer.
If i don't Ox-yoke has some replacements.

 

[Idahomie]

can you post a picture of the whole lock? I might have a frizzen floating around a drawer.
If i don't Ox-yoke has some replacements.

Oh, that would be wonderful! It’s a tiny little bugger. It’s my understanding the Becky lock was intended for use on children’s/ladies rifles as well as small pistols.

 

[waarp8nt]

Gotta love cell phones for inspecting questionable parts.

 

[deerstalkert]

no joy. i went through my cabinets and couldn't find it. seems i used it when i built a lock for my pistol, if my memory is correct. which is doubtful. i seem to remember being young and handsome, so that shows how bad my memory is.
try totw. and RMC Ox-Yoke for a replacement.
best of luck.

 

[Idahomie]

no joy. i went through my cabinets and couldn't find it. seems i used it when i built a lock for my pistol, if my memory is correct. which is doubtful. i seem to remember being young and handsome, so that shows how bad my memory is.
try totw. and RMC Ox-Yoke for a replacement.
best of luck.

Thanks for looking anyhow! I found a catalog in .pdf format from TOTW, but the part number listed (Lock-Tiny-F-Fr) doesn’t show up when I copy it into their search bar. Perhaps I’ll send them an online inquiry or give them a call tomorrow. Thanks again.

 

[waarp8nt]

http://www.redaviscompany.com/locks.html

If you don't have any luck with track you may check with these folks.

 

[oldwood]

Looks like a casting flaw. New frizzen needed.

 

[Grenadier1758]

@waarp8nt is correct as the "Becky" lock is now part of the Davis lock lineup. While the lock is on hold due to some supplier issues, Davis may have the frizzen as a part. Below is a link to the R. E. Davis listing. Certainly worth the call.

http://redaviscompany.com/0043.html

 

[Commodore Swab]

You could try welding then treating with kasenit or cherry red. Or putting a shoe on it. Another is to tig with piano wire. If you are going to replace it regardless there's no harm in trying.

 

[Dusty_Traveler]

If you cant find a replacement, Tony South is also an option. He does great welding repairs on small pieces. He has repaired quite a few small antique lock parts for me. Great work, and affordable pricing. With his method of laser welding, the frizzen will not be heated to a point where its current temper will be changed.

https://www.microprecisionwelding.com/gun-welding

 

[Idahomie]

Thanks for chiming in, everyone! I reached out to R.E. Davis and purchased the very last frizzen they had in stock for this lock. It’s as cast, so I’ll need to drill and harden it myself. I’ll attempt to repair (or have repaired) the other frizzen so that I’ll have a spare.