Kentucky lock replacement

[Flintlock Whiskey]

Has anyone replaced the lock on a Pedersoli Kentucky flinter? My questions are where did you get your replacement and how difficult was installing it? Looking for recommendations and any pertinent instructions/information.
Thanks to all who respond.

 

[Tasbay]

Dixie Gunworks used to have them but I haven`t looked of late. I have not changed my flint lock to another flint lock but as I have both the flint and percussion locks for the Pedersoli Kentucky I just switch back and forth whenever I want. Both locks fit perfectly.

 

[Flintlock Whiskey]

I guess what I am looking for is a higher grade lock for the gun.

 

[TDM]

I’m pretty sure L&R has a RPL lock for your Pedersoli. Whether they’re in stock or not is unknown. I only have one experience with the L&R RPL locks and it wasn’t too good. The lock needed lots of tuning and considerable inletting to fit. Your experience might be different.

 

[TDM]

I guess what I am looking for is a higher grade lock for the gun.

What are your main complaints on the Pedersoli lock?

 

[Flintlock Whiskey]

What are your main complaints on the Pedersoli lock?

It is a little mediocre on sparking. I'd prefer something akin to the 4th of July if possible. I have some of that powder (name escapes me) for adding carbon during re-hardening that I got from TOTW. I used it on another frizzen and it didn't make much difference. Maybe I jumped the gun (pun not intended) and should consider having it professionally done.

 

[kyron4]

So it's not firing at all or hang fire ?

 

[Buckskinquin]

L&R does make a replacement lock, advertised for the “Hatfield” which is the Pedersoli Kentucky. Call them, ask for Tim. I’ve installed their locks in 2 rifles, instructions with locks make it quite easy.

 

[Grenadier1758]

Has anyone replaced the lock on a Pedersoli Kentucky flinter? My questions are where did you get your replacement and how difficult was installing it? Looking for recommendations and any pertinent instructions/information.
Thanks to all who respond.

Probably your most likely source for a replacement for your Pedersoli lock will be L&R Lock Company. They have a long line of replacement locks. There may be some inletting that will have to be made to accommodate the RPL lock, but not much. These will be close but not necessarily a drop in replacement.

https://lr-rpl.com/flintlocks/

 

[Flintlock Whiskey]

So it's not firing at all or hang fire ?

FTF more often that I would like. Hangs more than that.

 

[Flintlock Whiskey]

Probably your most likely source for a replacement for your Pedersoli lock will be L&R Lock Company. They have a lone line of replacement locks. The may some inletting that will have to be made to accommodate the RPL lock, but not much. These will be close but not necessarily a drop in replacement.

https://lr-rpl.com/flintlocks/

Thank you for the link.

 

[mustanger]

L&R is your best option in my opinion. I have replaced them with Pedersoli locks and most of them spark well. Ever so often, you'll get one like yours and re-hardening the frizzen is the first thing I'd try. If you can get an L&R, then that's the fix that will last and work the best. It seems to me that their timing and quality is much better than the Pedersoli.

 

[VAN]

I bought a L&R Replacement Lock for a Dixie Tennessee Rifle to change it from Percussion to Flint. It had a thicker mainspring that required enlarging the stock inletting a bit but was not hard to do. It produces showers of sparks and I'm very happy with it. The Lock plate fit fine.

 

[babstooge]

Dixie Gunworks used to have them but I haven`t looked of late. I have not changed my flint lock to another flint lock but as I have both the flint and percussion locks for the Pedersoli Kentucky I just switch back and forth whenever I want. Both locks fit perfectly.

Dixie no longer has the kits. I bought a dgw 45cal Pennsylvania rifle in percussion planning to change it to a flintlock. I think it was made in 1976 so it could be a pedersoli stamped made in Italy ky. and pa. rifles used the same lock as others. I will check with vti. Bruce

 

[Mad L]

It is a little mediocre on sparking. I'd prefer something akin to the 4th of July if possible. I have some of that powder (name escapes me) for adding carbon during re-hardening that I got from TOTW. I used it on another frizzen and it didn't make much difference. Maybe I jumped the gun (pun not intended) and should consider having it professionally done.

Make sure your using the right size flint, if spark is your only problem (unless it truly is softening).
My Pedersoli Pennsylvania (and Kentucky pistol - identical locks) were sparking poorly when I was using a flint that was too wide. They would 'chip out' in the middle and not make full contact after 4-10 shots....but they were all I had and even knapping the ends off only lasted for a few shots.

But once I located the correct size flints again it was like night and day - Firework sparks again!

 

[babstooge]

Make sure your using the right size flint, if spark is your only problem (unless it truly is softening).
My Pedersoli Pennsylvania (and Kentucky pistol - identical locks) were sparking poorly when I was using a flint that was too wide. They would 'chip out' in the middle and not make full contact after 4-10 shots....but they were all I had and even knapping the ends off only lasted for a few shots.

But once I located the correct size flints again it was like night and day - Firework sparks again!

I think they use 5/8 ×5/8 flints which is what my traditions Springfield flint uses

 

[Mad L]

I think they use 5/8 ×5/8 flints which is what my traditions Springfield flint uses

Yes, for a while I could not get the square one but got 5/8x3/4 and tried napping the length but they were Not true to size, had to even knock the corner off a few to keep from hitting the barrel!
Once 5/8 square showed up again so they didn't overhang the sides of the frizen the sparked And lasted so much better.
**but that is for their Pennsylvania rifle and Kentucky pistol; I don't know if other models they make might vary...

Mainly just pointing out how a malfitted flint can effect spark on an otherwise good frizen.

 

[mustanger]

5/8 x 5/8 fits most all of the Pedersolis as far as my experience goes. That's the Kentucky Silver Star, Frontier, Pennsylvania and Hawken Target.