Early Wheellock Mechanisms

[Pukka Bundook]

I've wanted to make one of those wedge trigger locks for a long time, Jon and all!

Need to fix my wood stove so I can work in me shed this winter.
Too much to do at present to think about it though!!

 

[TobJohn]

I've wanted to make one of those wedge trigger locks for a long time, Jon and all!

Need to fix my wood stove so I can work in me shed this winter.
Too much to do at present to think about it though!!

I hope you are able to find the time! I am eager to see another example of your incredible gunsmithing

 

[Lubomir Adamec]

Thanks for sharing the lock!

Is that a miniature copy of the same lock?

yes, it is a variation of that lock it's my hobby

 

[TobJohn]

yes, it is a variation of that lock it's my hobby

That’s super cool! If you have more examples of your work, please post them!

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

Thanks for sharing the lock!

Is that a miniature copy of the same lock?

yes, it is a variation of that lock it's my hobby

Super cool Lobomir! What 'scale' did you use, 1/4qtr scale?

 

[Lubomir Adamec]

here are some of my works, the scale is 1:2.5

 

[Nor'Easter]

"In this early pistol, the trigger forces an extension of metal between the spring and the lockplate, moving the sear out of the wheel:"


Hi John

Here is an early Scandinavian snaplock from my collection. I believe this lock was built to operate using the same principal as above. In this case, possibly a trigger mounted to the gun stock with the upper portion of the trigger itself having a wide, wedge shape to engage the rear of the sear/spring to move it inward, away from the lock plate, allowing the hammer to fall forward.

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I know that it's been awhile, but that is an amazing lock. I love seeing how other mechanics solve mechanical problems.