Mule Ear Trigger Suggestions

[hdplayer]

I am looking for ideas for a trigger for a mule ear lock with a horizontally acting sear. Here is an old thread but the pictures no longer display.



https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/mule-ear-percussion-lock.16873/



I am looking for design ideas and recommendations for sources for the base stock.



Thanks

 

[Metalshaper]

here is how Navy Arms did theirs.. and basically how Laurie Fenton did his ...

 

[user 34300]

that is cool, but, please post a higher resolution more legible picture.

 

[Metalshaper]

note: these do not print out exactly as drawn. If using as a template, you will need to adjust things for making a lock.
the trigger components should reproduce fairly close ??

 

[user 34300]

Perhaps try as a black and white photo of about 1 MB or about 500 x 500 px. It looks like you are scanning as a document with super low resolution. Much of the printing is still illegible. .

 

[Metalshaper]

Scota,

I'm not even sure where the original drawing that I made is?? the lockplate measured 4.45" x 1.2 .. ( kinda chunky ) but I'll try to find it if you guys need it?

this one I made is about 5.5" x 0.91" and of the Medberry style

 

[user 34300]

Great, I will probably make one. I like the idea of having a mule ear that looks old timie. I made a back action side slapper, of my own design, a while ago. It is dirt simple and works great. It includes a bullet proof safety. The rifle is extremely sleek and has swap barrels. The reliability is 100% so far. I have never had a single misfire. Having the nipple resting on the main charge makes is pretty tough to prevent ignition. I am very bias in favor of side slappers and under hammers for that reason.