Maker of this rifle

[rustyh]

I bought this flintlock rifle a few years ago the owner didn't know/remember the maker. It has a 45cal GR Douglas barrel with a makers mark stamped on the upper side with a dimond with a "D" and 97, the engraved lock has Spain stamped on the back of the plate, silver mounted maple stock. The owner I bought it from said he thought the maker was from Texas.

 

[necchi]

Well that's an Ardessa lock.
Used on many of the Spanish imports including the CVA Mountain Rifle.

 

And Curly Gostomski era North Star triggers.

 

[Rifleman1776]

How does it shoot?
Those Spanish flintlocks can be very dissapointing.
I would replace the lock.
Otherwise, not bad looking. I can't help with identity. However, I have trouble accepting that Curly would put an import El Cheapo lock on something he built.

 

[rustyh]

It shoots better than I do. :haha: The lock can be finiky at times like every other flinter I have messed with but it normally works ok. Is there a drop in replacement lock that would fit. The only thing I don't care for is that I have to set the trigger before the hammer will stay at full cock.

 

[hanshi]

Nice looking rifle, actually. I do agree that the lock should be replaced. L&R makes replacement locks. Even if you can't find a "drop in" it should only need minor fitting.

 

How does it shoot?
Those Spanish flintlocks can be very dissapointing.
I would replace the lock.
Otherwise, not bad looking. I can't help with identity. However, I have trouble accepting that Curly would put an import El Cheapo lock on something he built.

You misunderstood.
I simply noted that the triggers were old North Star.
They came up in a conversation just a few weeks ago at Friendship. The two guys talking about them really liked them. Apparently they were about the cheapest available at the time and outperformed many more expensive triggers.

 

[Rifleman1776]

How does it shoot?
Those Spanish flintlocks can be very dissapointing.
I would replace the lock.
Otherwise, not bad looking. I can't help with identity. However, I have trouble accepting that Curly would put an import El Cheapo lock on something he built.

You misunderstood.
I simply noted that the triggers were old North Star.
They came up in a conversation just a few weeks ago at Friendship. The two guys talking about them really liked them. Apparently they were about the cheapest available at the time and outperformed many more expensive triggers.

OK. Good.
Make a paperweight out of that lock.
Good luck.

 

[kodiakmarine]

Track sells a drop in L&R replacement lock for the CVA Kentucky lock that you have. It would be a definite improvement. BTW, that is a nice looking rifle. It appears to be a well made piece :thumbsup: . A lock upgrade would certainly increase it's value. Good luck. - John

 

[Pigslayer]

The shape of your lockplate looks like an L&R Manton. Nice looking stock.