frizzen help

[preston cook]

i have a small slier flintlock that when fired the frizzen does not open the ignition is good but should the frizzen be in a fully opened position after firing i have changed flints ,moved the out ,moved them in ,i have done bevel up and bevel down ,but it still will not open right what should i do now.

 

[bingo1952]

Try a little moly grease on the cam and if that doesn't help you may have to grind a small amount off the cam to get it to open completely.HTH

 

[LRB]

Another thing to check is, is it really not opening all the way, or is it rebounding back to the cock? Hold a pencil, or stick in a position beyond where you think it is stoping, and dry fire the lock. that will tell you.

 

[thewho66]

Mine was not fully opening and I used rem oil to lube the frizzen pivit screw/pin and that helped a lot. Now I remove the screw and frizzen when cleaning and give it a good oiling before putting back together.

John

 

[bioprof]

Usually this problem is caused by having a flint that is too short. The flint should be almost, but not quite touching the frizzen when at half cock.

 

[preston cook]

thanks to all not sure which cured the problem but it works great now you guys are the best. :bow: :hatsoff: