How do you pull back the cock on your flintlock?

[treborn]

How do you pull back the cock on your flintlock? Do you simply use your thumb like any other gun with a hammer or do you grab a hold of the cock with your hand to pull it back? I see people do both. Is there a right or wrong way or just a matter of personal preference? Thanks

 

[Rifleman1776]

Never consciously thought about it. I guess I just use my finger around the screw head and pull.

 

[Boomerang]

Which ever way is the most comfortable with the best grip for you.

 

[64Springer]

I hope this matter gets settled before this evening sets in or I won't get a moment of sleep tonight.

 

[deerstalkert]

left hand cupped around the jaw screw, left pinky extended to check flint edge for sharpness.

had to stop and think about it. just a reflex now a days.

 

[lexington1]

I like to use my teeth, like pulling the pin on a grenade in the movies.

 

[deerstalkert]

I hope this matter gets settled before this evening sets in or I won't get a moment of sleep tonight.

 

[Some_Mook]

I hope this matter gets settled before this evening sets in or I won't get a moment of sleep tonight.

If the history of this forum is any indication, the matter will not be even close to being settled by the evening of the original post

This thread lasted about three days, but is it settled?: How do you cock your lock?

 

[2 shots]

should i order popcorn ???

 

[Grenadier1758]

The right way is the method that gets the hammer securely into full cock.

 

[64Springer]

The right way is the method that gets the hammer securely into full cock.

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[64Springer]

Dragging the rifle by the muzzle and letting the cock get hung up on a sapling works well too.

Just remember the Cheney Rule.

Always have the muzzle pointed toward a friend.

 

[Uncle Miltie]

I pull the hammer back with my thumb; always.

 

[sturmkatze]

Both

 

[Kentuckyjed]

Big toe on right foot.

 

[French Colonial]

With a string from several feet away, never know when one of those things will go off

 

[smo]

Dragging the rifle by the muzzle and letting the cock get hung up on a sapling works well too.

Sasquatch my asez…..

 

[Banjoman]

The most important thing is that you hold your mouth right while cocking the gun.

 

[appalichian hunter]

You supposed to cock these things, that explains why they very seldom go BANG.

 

[Larry (Omaha)]

How do you pull back the cock on your flintlock? Do you simply use your thumb like any other gun with a hammer or do you grab a hold of the cock with your hand to pull it back? I see people do both. Is there a right or wrong way or just a matter of personal preference? Thanks

Sorry you received so many sarcastic replies. Some people think since they know a correct way, they think everyone should know.
I use both, but promarily the thumb. Do what is safest for you!

Larry