Hammer is wobbly. Is that a problem?

[Toxanism]

Hello! So I've purchased a traditions 1853 Enfield and as some people have possibly noticed, I've had a bit of a rough time starting off with this gun. Here are some posts related to it

https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/...urrent-rifle-or-opt-for-a-replacement.172001/
https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/is-it-rust.172054/
So here is where I am with the rifle. So far, I have fixed and or tweaked just about everything. The action is very smooth after i oiled and tightened everything, the barrel is clean and checked thoroughly, and every other component is cleaned and oiled. As of now this is the ONLY problem. I'll go ahead and link a video going over it. I have looked at the lock plate and tightened everything that needs to be tightened. Is this normal for this kind of rifle? I have other rifles and none are wobbly at all.

Here is a public YouTube link of the same video.

 

[necchi]

Is this normal for this kind of rifle?

Yes.

 

[Phil Coffins]

That is normal for Traditions locks, not a 1853 Enfield.

 

[ZUG]

If it sets off the cap and it looks like it will leave it ALONE and shoot it --.

 

[Hiverano]

Like ZUG said, agreed.

 

[reddogge]

Is the tumbler loose in the hole in the lock plate? Or is the hammer loose on the square peg on the tumbler? I've tightened up a hammer by peening the inside of the hole and then carefully filing it to fit the square peg.

 

[dave951]

It's a Traditions lock. Not surprised. This isn't an issue with Parker Hales or original Enfields

 

[oldramrod]

If the hammer is loose on the square part of the tumbler you could tighten it by inserting a thin shim . I use brass shim stock bent into a "right angle" so that it tacks up the slot on two adjacent sides.

 

[bpd303]

The first thing I check if a hammer is loose on the tumbler shaft is the screw. I have found the wrong screw length on some, that will bottom out before drawing the hammer tight on the tapered shaft.
Edit:
I just checked my Enfield and the hammer is tight on the shaft, I loosened the screw a little and the hammer wobbles about the same as in your video. If that's not the problem I would just shoot and enjoy it.
A picture of the lock may help.