Interesting Side Slapper

[BigSkyRambler]

.50 with interesting lock.Sear needs tuning, as it doesn't get a good bite. Probably never finished.

 

[Stykbow]

That is the first mules ear pistol I’ve ever seen. Pretty cool once.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

That is the first mules ear pistol I’ve ever seen. Pretty cool once.

Yeah. That is what grabbed my attention. It was also listed as .54, which is what I wanted. Will likely fiddle with sear and then list for sale.

 

[Greeny04]

Looks cool

 

[dd832]

I don't know if the pistol was made by the same person as the lock, but the lock was made by Gary Karvonen. Here's part of a Muzzle Blasts article he wrote in 1984 about his mule ear lock. He patented the lock in September 1984.

Mike

 

[russellshaffer]

The sear screw is obvious but I don't understand the others. Is the hammer two piece? And what exactly do the two forward screws hold on? Very interesting lock for sure. Do you have any more photos from different angles? I really like it.