Manufacture of parts of the Russian infantry rifle with a percussion lock model 1845

[Andrey22]

In 1845, the Russian Imperial Army received a new infantry rifle with a percussion lock.
I was asked to make a percussion lock for replica the M1845 infantry rifle and a few more parts.

 

[Andrey22]

I have antique rifle drawings M1845. The drawings consist of a description with dimensions and several sheets of drawings of weapon parts.
In the drawings, control points are applied. The description shows the distances between these points. Unit of measurement in drawings of the "Линiях" (line).
1 линiя = 1/10 of an inch.

 

[Andrey22]

At first I made a bridle.
I turned the bushings on a lathe and soldered them with silver solder.
Then I made three screws.

 

[Andrey22]

Sear

 

[Andrey22]

Tumbler and **** screw.
Turning, milling and locksmithing

 

[Andrey22]

Then I made a lock plate. I cut the threads for the screws, installed tumbler and bridle.

 

[Andrey22]

Locking screws.
Percussion lock plate contouring.

 

[SamTex1949]

Very interesting ! I truly admire your skills at metal working ! look forward to more about this rifle !

 

[Andrey22]

The Hammer is perhaps the most difficult part of this percussion lock.

 

[Andrey22]

Made a mainspring and set it in the lock.
The stop for the spring was soldered to the lock plate. Used high temperature silver solder.

 

[tallpine]

Andrey, Your skills are nothing short of amazing. Just wondering, are you in Europe?

 

[Baxter]

Fabulous work, I think! Thank you for showing it to us.

 

[Andrey22]

Just wondering, are you in Europe?

In Russia. Siberia. Altai region

 

[Andrey22]

In vain they praise me. I made a mistake. The hammer angle is incorrect.
Will have to redo tumbler.

 

[dave_person]

Hi Andrey,
Rather than make a new tumbler could you fill the square hole in the hammer with weld? Then drill and file a square hole that is oriented properly. I've done that for quite a few locks.

dave

 

[Andrey22]

Rather than make a new tumbler could you fill the square hole in the hammer with weld? Then drill and file a square hole that is oriented properly. I've done that for quite a few locks.

dave

Thank you, dave.
I’d better remake tumbler. I don’t want to upset the customer.

 

[Andrey22]

Made a new tumbler.

 

[Andrey22]

Checked the hammer angle.

 

[toot]

WOW!! SPOT ON!! you are a master gunsmith, YES!!.

 

[voltigeur]

very good job,it 's impressive