Fixing Lock

[buddy3658]

Have A 1860's muzzleloader lock didn't work the hammer just fill back and forth when I took the lock apart nothing was hooked up inside how do I know if all the parts are there if so how do I put it back in working shape never worked on one before any info will be great is there any info on the web that may show how to put it back together . Thanks Tim

 

[Billnpatti]

Here is a diagram of the parts of a flintlock. http://www.lr-rpl.com/index.php?op...:parts-diagram&catid=41:information&Itemid=68

It would be a lot of help if you could post a couple of good photos of your lock so we could look at and see if we can see what is missing and/or broken.

 

[Rifleman1776]

hotoSmile:

 

[buddy3658]

Hi need some more info looks like the lock needs rebuilt & needs new hammer.Does anyone know where I can send this lock to have it rebuilt.And the nipple & drum needs replaced is there any place where I might be able to buy replacement parts that look original to the 1860's muzzleloaders . Thanks for any help.Tim

 

[bpd303]

Without knowing what you have it's hard to point you in the right direction. Photos would help a lot.

 

[necchi]

Photos would help a lot.

Or anything beyond.
"an original 1860's muzzleloader"

 

[buddy3658]

Here's a link to the pic's hope its works. http://s1325.photobucket.com/user/tim_middleton1/slideshow/

 

[Va.Manuf.06]

Link takes us (or me at least) to the sign in to your account page.

 

[gunnar26]

Well for starters yer missing the mainspring.

 

[gunnar26]

Is there a wear mark on the under side of the powder drum. It looks to be a possible percussion conversion. When they removed the pan there aint much left for the spring to push against. Just a guess on that mind you. I had a similar piece, lockwise. That one had nothing left though, and rested full on the drum. So just a guess on this one. Should be able to find a spring thru any of the online ml supply places that will fit.

 

[44-henry]

Nice looking rifle, looks to be a pretty typical hardware store percussion lock from the 1850's/60's period. If it was a conversion I don't see any sign of it, but could be.

If it were me I would order a Track of the Wolf catalog. Track has full size pictures of all their locks and you should be able to use that to help you find a commercial lock that would be close. From that point you should be able to find someone (or do it yourself if your handy) who can fit a new mainspring to the lock. If all else fails a new mainspring could be made, but it would be cheaper to go the new spring route first.

The rest of the lock should be taken down and cleaned carefully, any wear to the other parts can be evaluated and dealt with accordingly at that time.

 

[buddy3658]

Can anyone tell me what to do with the barrel I removed it from the stock to find two of the under lugs are broken.Here's A pic.http://s1325.photobucket.com/user/tim_middleton1/media/IMG_2499_zps11e7104d.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 http://s1325.photobucket.com/user/tim_middleton1/media/IMG_2497_zps46471fa9.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1