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DGW Lock or L&R replacement?
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SCATTERSHOT
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Since you're going to buy the lock anyway, I'd go with the L&R. I don't know what the difference is in price, but to me there's no contest. L&R is made here, is a superb quality lock, and you can get parts for it if the need should arise.
JMHO
Gene
JMHO
Gene
Definately go with the L&R. I sold my Dixie .32 flinter before I knew L&R made a replacement (20 years ago - might have been before they did) and wish I had it back so I could swap out the lock for an L&R. The stock lock was a little "weak", but everything else was fine and when it "popped" it shot very well.
brian turpin
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I replaced the lock on my DGW squirrel rifle with a Dixie lock. It didn't hold up very well. I have since replaced it with a L&R replacement lock. This seems to be a much better lock. The L&R likes 5/8 flints.
Bimbo
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K9 75, as others have stated, go for the L&R. If the dixie lock was free, I still wouldn't bother to bolt it on JMO. I wouldn't go as far as saying L&R locks are great, they're OK and one will serve you well. BTW, check it out, you should be able to get the RPL lock with the goose neck hammer.
Cody
Cody
Perhaps a third choice. I will never again buy or use another L&R flintlock. L&R percussion locks will spark a cap. If I was in your shoes, I would buy a Chambers lock, and inlet it to fit. Or, buy the "gunmakers kit"; and file the plate to fit close enough, the inlet.
I have a Dixie lock I could not get parts for, the parts are no longer listed in the catalogue. I sent the lock to Dixie, their gunsmith repaired it, very reasonable price. :applause:
I have a Dixie lock I could not get parts for, the parts are no longer listed in the catalogue. I sent the lock to Dixie, their gunsmith repaired it, very reasonable price. :applause:
flaming canvas
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I put an L&R lock on my dixie Lancaster. it sparks really well, but I have had a problem with the fly not staying put. It will come out of its mortise and then the set trigger doesn't work. I took about .015 off the bridle that holds the fly in place and that helped, but I still need to take or another .010.
CrackStock
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"I have had a problem with the fly not staying put."
I would not customize a lock before giving the manufacturer an opportunity to address the problem.
Have you contacted L&R? If so, what did they say?
http://www.lr-rpl.com/
Phone 803-481-5790
I would not customize a lock before giving the manufacturer an opportunity to address the problem.
Have you contacted L&R? If so, what did they say?
http://www.lr-rpl.com/
Phone 803-481-5790
Tho I don't even like the idea of using a L&R, it would most likely be better than the Dixie lock. However, I would call Jim Chambers first and ask him of the thinks his lock kit with the uncut plate could be easily made to fit, and if so I would go with it as a Chambers lock is far superior to a L&R in performance & Especially warranty. Chambers locks have a Lifetime Warranty. My warranty experience with L&R are not so good.
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