Finally got a flintlock

[PluggedNickel]

Shoot it as is, but you might consider getting a lock upgrade. Locks on production flint guns aren't know for sparking reliably...

So it seems. I’m pretty happy with the monster lock on my Pedersoli 1766 Charleville, it sparks like a beast! But, I am tuning it. Internals were very rough cast, and lots of burrs gouging the lock plate. Geometry is good, parts that need to be hard are extremely hard! A very good lock, soon to be butter smooth, lighter springed, and better. IMHO.
To each his own tough. Lots of guys buy a production gun, and do nothing to it, but shoot it. Since it is a used piece, the previous owner/builder (builder could be a plus here) May have already tuned and polished your lock. More likely in this case, than a factory gun out of the box.
Would probably take the advice of these guys who shoot your Lyman, and jump on that Upgraded hammer.

 

[PluggedNickel]

The new style hammer is available on ebay right now. Go grab it.

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5338413729&icep_item=202570937238

Link wouldn’t work for me?

 

[Livbucks]

Link wouldn’t work for me?

Because it sold already. Click the button to view original listing to the right
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5338413729&icep_item=202570937238

 

[PluggedNickel]

Because it sold already. Click the button to view original listing to the right
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5338413729&icep_item=202570937238

Hey thanks, I was curious what that improved **** would cost. Not too bad. Worth the upgrade if its true it will give flints longevity! Both is $$$$ and heartburn! LOL

 

[Shot deer]

The flintlock ignition system in some form or another has been in use for nearly 400 years. You can't say that about any other ignition system. The only improvement, if you can call it that, is the centerfire (No, not the caplock ignition which was around for about 30 or so years before it was replaced)...

Very True

 

[Howie1968]

congrats on getting a flintlock! I also am new to the ive had one for about 4 months or so. luckily mine was already tuned and upgraded. The only issue ive had was me either putting to much primer in the pan or to close to the vent liner. im getting better but as long as I prime it right she goes right off.

 

[Leatherbark]

Drill the touchhole to at least 1/16 inch or get you an RMC hex liner with the recessed hole. Make your life much easier.

 

[Gene L]

Au contraire, the shooting match was a very popular form of entertainment .

Maybe once a month in towns. In rural areas, probably less, as travel to a match was problematical.

 

[Scota4570]

That was my first ML back in 1975. It ate flints. The frizzen was casehardened and wore through quickly. It was very unreliable. Poor quality and poor design.

That said, try yours out and see how it shoots yours may be OK.

IF it works as poorly as mine, I would not try to save the lock with parts and tweaking. Simply buy and RPL replacement and end the frustration. EBAY the original lock to a collector to defer the costs.

https://www.lr-rpl.com/index.php?op...le&id=74:tc-lock&catid=36:cva-small&Itemid=62

 

[Brad Swenson]

The flintlock ignition system in some form or another has been in use for nearly 400 years. You can't say that about any other ignition system. The only improvement, if you can call it that, is the centerfire (No, not the caplock ignition which was around for about 30 or so years before it was replaced)...

I like my centerfire Sharps. It still uses black powder. But looking to take the plunge into flintlocks.

 

[Zonie]

I like my centerfire Sharps. It still uses black powder. But looking to take the plunge into flintlocks.

You might have notice when you were reading the forum rules, we don't discuss modern cartridge guns of any type on the forum.

Talking about breech loading guns is permitted but only if they use a separate cap that is not a part of the cartridge for ignition.

 

[Brad Swenson]

Sorry, wasn't trying to discuss it . Was just replying to someone that mentioned center-fire. Said I liked mine but wanted to start shooting flintlocks.

Trying to learn more about them now. I like the long ones like the one you have on your profile picture.