Flintlock build

[Crow#21957]

I've actually got two kits flintlocjs being deliver any day now. I have done one flintlock many years ago and can't remember so I'm asking. Do any of you kit builders ever have trouble where the front lock bolt end up being to high and woll hit the barrel? Being kit your limited to where the lock is. Seems like my first one just grooved the bottom of barrel maybe 1/16 to1/8. Not bad but not correct I know but it worked. Thanks

 

[billraby]

Nothing wrong with putting a groove in the barrel.

 

[TDM]

Haven't had that problem yet, but agree with @billraby.

Some lock bolts actually go through the breech.

 

[deerstalkert]

i would rather have the front lock bolt go through a groove in the barrel than through the RR channel. kinda makes a RR useless being 3 inches short.

 

[Crow#21957]

The groove is no big deal and yes my rear lock bolt always goes through breech plug tank area. I was just thinking if it ended up being in a bad spot like ramrod or Barrel,,,I guess you could take the barrel out and put a real short lock bolt through from inside the lock mortise. I will repost on how it lights up soon. Thanks

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Most originals I have taken apart have a groove in the barrel where the lock bolt passes. No big deal. It's better than passing through the ram rod channel!