Flintlock **** removal

[Gvilleddie]

Tumbler shaft is currently soaked with oil while I wait on a vise from Track. Sooo, disassembly shouldn’t be a problem. Standby for re-assembly. I learned a lot from the conversation. Love this site. Thx. E..

 

[Eric Krewson]

I had to write what is was on the block of wood because it the hole wasn't facing up I would often abscentmindly throw these away when I was cleaning off my cluttered work bench.

 

[Artificer]

I had to write what is was on the block of wood because it the hole wasn't facing up I would often abscentmindly throw these away when I was cleaning off my cluttered work bench.

Over the years I've made quite a few wood fixtures for working ML and modern guns. I had the same problem. So I wrote on them what they were used for AND put them right back in the tool boxes when I was done with them, so I wouldn't do the same thing. LOL!

Gus

 

[Coinneach]

I have got to ask the question why do you need too dismantle the whole lock to just remove the **** when all you need is to unscrew the screw and using a old screw driver has a wedge prise the hammer from the tumbler square ?
Feltwad

The risk of marring the Lock I suspect.

 

[FlinterNick]

From halfcock, I use wooden wedges to get under the flintcock and I hammer them in with a wooden mallet. That way nothing is dented or scratched.