Matchlock conversion

[rifleshooter2]

My main question is WHY :hmm:
http://adaptagun.com/locks.htm

Andy

 

[wulf]

To make more money!

 

[Grizzled Roberts]

That is a very good question? It is like putting a laser sight on a Brown Bess. It can have no historical value whatsoever. :hmm:

 

[robinghewitt]

Unlike mine it would be easy to fix :rotf:

 

[HMSLion]

I don't think he'll sell too many as conversions, but he might do OK selling the locks for themselves.

 

[mazo kid]

I don't think he'll sell too many as conversions, but he might do OK selling the locks for themselves.

Any idea as to costs? ("contact us for quote")

 

[bingo1952]

Interesting; the Lauber lock seems to have problems with ignition and most seem to think it is because of a smallish wheel. The wheel on these locks is truly tiny at something less than an inch in diameter.

 

[PitchyPine]

I had thought of doing that exact thing at one time, I think it would look alright on the right rifle.

 

[Bob Riegl]

:wink: The next thing is they will add---1/8" micrometer rear sights, globe and level front sights, double set trigger, and oh yes a hook butt plate, palm rest and sling slide and forehand stop. We then will have an olympic grade Free (Matchlock) Rifle. :barf:

 

[PitchyPine]

Not me :surrender:

 

[bioprof]

In their video for their wheellock conversion, they make a reference to putting a "flint" in the cock. I would think that this would wear out the wheel pretty quick. I should ask them if they have tried a pyrite with it.

 

[Teleoceras]

Rifleshooter2:

My main question is WHY :hmm:
http://adaptagun.com/locks.htm[/quote]

My initial reaction to the conversion locks is to say BLEECCHHH!!!!:barf:

That being said, I think I can answer as to why.

Matchlocks seem to be growing in popularity. The problem is that Matchlocks are pretty much custom with the appropriate higher prices.

Say someone has a desire to see what a Matchlock can do, but has a budget problem. Not wanting to risk $500+ on a lock type they might not like, this lock gives them a chance to experience the addicting fun of a Matchlock at a lower cost.

Historically accurate? No.

But then again, it would still be traditional at heart and give a viable option to those who own a T/C or a Lyman type Flintlock who just don't have the available cash to buy a historically accurate Matchlock.

It seems to me that this would be why such a lock was created.

That being said, I personally prefer my custom Matchlocks anyday!

Slowmatch Forever!
Teleoceras

 

[HMSLion]

I hate to break it to people, but my Hege matchlock had both double set triggers and a stock extension that served as a palm rest. Very convenient, perfectly authentic.

 

[Russ T Frizzen]

Lots of folks would be amazed at how advanced some matchlocks were. Tube sights, rifling, even attempts at breech loading were made. And many matchlocks were quite elegant too.

 

[arilar]

My main question is WHY :hmm:
http://adaptagun.com/locks.htm

Andy

I have seen an original Enfield P.53 converted to a match-lock. Maybe the reason can be that it was easier to produce a cord than getting caps in the region it was used. Just some years ago I could see very crude and simple made ML weapons with match-lock in northern Vietnam. Still used and high accuracy on short distance.
Just my 2c.
Regards,
ARILAR :grin: