flintlock ID

[trackpin]

I have this lock and plan on using it on a pistol build. I dont know much about the various makes of flintlocks other than those that come on boughten or i should say factory made guns. Seems to be well made. No makers name or numbers. looks like there may have been something but it is scratches. Plate is not stamped but appears to be cast. A file wont cut the frizzen.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Does it spark?

 

[Trot]

I'll second the "does it spark?" What's going on with the mainspring right at the bend? Looks like a little chip or something.

 

[trackpin]

I'll second the "does it spark?" What's going on with the mainspring right at the bend? Looks like a little chip or something.

Sparks with CVA cut agate I don't have any real flint. That chip looking thing is a piece the spring is formed around and fits a small slot on the back of the plate.

 

[trackpin]

Does it spark?

With CVA cut agate. I have no real flints.

 

[rchas]

It looks like a Belgian made lock sold by Dixie Gun Works in the 1970's-80's. Replacement parts are non-existent. But if it's a good sparker, use it.

 

[trackpin]

It looks like a Belgian made lock sold by Dixie Gun Works in the 1970's-80's. Replacement parts are non-existent. But if it's a good sparker, use it.

It sparks good with cut agate. I had trouble with those before. I imagine real flint would be a shower of sparks. Thank you for that info, I knew it was not Spanish and was thinking maybe India.

 

[Sam squanch]

I’d use it. I had a few Belgian Dixie flintlocks, they all worked well.