Flintlock marked Buchele

[4570tc]

I picked up a flintlock with the cursive name on it of Buchele. It is new not hardened except for the springs, I think it will take the older size flint, 5/8 X 5/8"

Here are some pic of the markings on both sides. I have hardened thew parts and fit the pan, looks like a nice little lock? any info on will be appreciated!

TYA

 

[BoomStick]

William Buchele was a highly regarded maker. A search in the forums here will turn up dozens of posts about him and his guns. That's likely a handmade lock, as the time he was active there weren't many sources for parts.

 

[sdilts]

Buchele wrote the book "Recreating the American Longrifle". Check it out.

 

[4570tc]

I picked up a flintlock with the cursive name on it of Buchele. It is new not hardened except for the springs, I think it will take the older size flint, 5/8 X 5/8"

Here are some pic of the markings on both sides. I have hardened thew parts and fit the pan, looks like a nice little lock? any info on will be appreciated!

TYA

Well I did a little experimenting and measuring, looks like I will need the 5/8 x 5/8 flints?

Now if flints will ever be available again?

 

[4570tc]

Well I did a little experimenting and measuring, looks like I will need the 5/8 x 5/8 flints?

Now if flints will ever be available again?

 

[EC121]

Get what ever you can and grind them to fit.
I bought flints in bags of 50. No shortage for me.

 

[4570tc]

Get what ever you can and grind them to fit.
I bought flints in bags of 50. No shortage for me.

What type of grinder would a guy use to cut flint?

 

[Phil Coffins]

Go to Harbor Freight and get a diamond stone. That will cut the flint down in short order.

 

[EC121]

Search for Mizzy wheels. They have various grits. They go on a Dremel.

 

[James Kibler]

I've seen this same lock design several times over the years. Don't think it is handmade, but a small production job. In his time, Buchele was well respected. His book Recreating the American Longrifle is what I learned from early on.

 

[Wirehair]

I've seen this same lock design several times over the years. Don't think it is handmade, but a small production job. In his time, Buchele was well respected. His book Recreating the American Longrifle is what I learned from early on.

Jim,

That is the ONE thing we have in common with regard to rifle building.

 

[4570tc]

I've seen this same lock design several times over the years. Don't think it is handmade, but a small production job. In his time, Buchele was well respected. His book Recreating the American Longrifle is what I learned from early on.

I gotta stop down and meet you guys! I am from Lisbon,

 

[44-henry]

I picked up a flintlock with the cursive name on it of Buchele. It is new not hardened except for the springs, I think it will take the older size flint, 5/8 X 5/8"

Here are some pic of the markings on both sides. I have hardened thew parts and fit the pan, looks like a nice little lock? any info on will be appreciated!

TYA

I have also seen a few of those over the years. I have an unmarked mule ear lock that I have reason to believe also was produced by him at one time. He worked in the optical grinding industry if memory serves, so he certainly would have had the connections to make runs of locks.