HW Robbins lock

[samwise]

I have a .32 cal. half stock W/ a Douglas XX 39" bbl. made by a member of the old Joliet Muzzleloaders Club. I've tried to find info on the lock maker, and haven't had much luck yet. Can anyone give more than he was in Michigan and made " Best Quality" locks?

 

[Greyfeather]

Harold W. Robbins was from Ypsilanti, Michigan. A noted maker from back in the 70's.

 

[samwise]

Thank you, Greyfeather. The man knew his business. "Best Quality" truly describes the workmanship.

 

[JonnyReb3]

Thats great info to have, always great to find your custom 70's build had top notch components :thumbsup: Sounds like you have an awesome rifle.

 

[frogwalking]

I built a .32 caliber rifle in 1973. It has a Douglas barrel and a Robbins lock. My daughter has it and shoots it on occasion. The Robbins lock is, in my opinion, better than any manufactured lock being sold today. It has a tiny screw to adjust the sear engagement and thus the trigger pull. My Douglas barrel has a slow twist at 1 in 66 and requires a little more powder than one would normally use to obtain the best accuracy; 20 to 25 grains. This load tears the heck out of a squirrel.

 

[Captjoel]

Mr. Robbins did all of his lock work from a wheel chair. He was injured in a fall from a roof while working in maintenance at the University of Michigan. From his disability, he proved to have the ability to be a very fine lock smith.