Do I need to take the lock off to clean it on a Lyman GPR FL?

[Grenadier1758]

Yes, remove the lock for cleaning. Disassembly of the lock is not necessary especially since the GPR lock uses a coil mainspring.

When reinstalling the lock remember that you are installing a metal lock plate into a wood stock. You only need enough pressure to hold the lock in the stock and close the gap between the lock and the barrel. Snug is tight enough. Don't tighten the lock with a lot of force. You will crush the wood. The lock internals may rub against the wood and slow the lock.

 

[AZbpBurner]

Oops, I have never seen a GPR lock. That's what I get for assuming. Surely the GPR lock is designed to come apart though. I'm not sure I would want a lock that I couldn't futz with.

Many Klatch

Having disassembled a coil-spring lock, I wouldn't recommend it. They are certainly simpler in design, but not easy to take apart....

C'mon now! Where's your spirit of adventure? Remember, some guy over in Italy originally assembled it, so never discount AMERICAN ingenuity to be able to overcome an obstacle.

With all that said ... I have taken apart Lyman flint & caplocks to remove factory crud & to also polish bearing surfaces. The results are a smoother & quicker lock. Plus, they only go back together one way. And it is a challenge to your patience & skill with properly fitted screwdrivers :v

However, now that they've been disassembled & tuned, they may never need to be disassembled ever again - as indicated they can be scrubbed & squirted down with cleaners just fine while fully assembled.