Refitting a t/c flintlock with a davis

[ByGeorge]

Forgive me if this something that's been discussed, but has anyone tried refitting a t/c flintlock with a davis or some other lock? I imagine it could be inlet, so long as the lock was similar in size, or bigger.
I just picked up an older kit gun, from the 70's or early 80's, i think, and it has the original lock. From the sounds of it, free upgrade locks are not to be had.
If i can figure it out, i'll post a photo of mine, and maybe someone can tell me if i'm right about the age.
Thanks.

 

[ebiggs1]

First of all, let me say, anything is possible but this would not be something I would want to tackle.
Especially when you can make any TC lock into a very good working lock. And that is way more easy to do.
Do you want help on how? :wink:

 

[FishDFly]

Mr. Thompson and Mr. Center are long gone, the new owners are going to do what they wish.

Change has not only come to T/C.

Call Ruger and try to order a set of nipples for a ROA, they do not have them in stock and are not going to in the future.

Folks are reporting they cannot get parts for ROAs from Ruger.

rde

 

[ByGeorge]

First of all, let me say, anything is possible but this would not be something I would want to tackle.
Especially when you can make any TC lock into a very good working lock. And that is way more easy to do.
Do you want help on how? :wink:

Thanks, yes.
Let me get a photo posted and make sure i'm not wrong about which lock I have.
Thanks, also, to whoever moved this to the proper forum.

 

[jdkerstetter]

There are multiple problems fitting a different lock to an rifle that is already inlet for another lock.

The major problem is the relationship between the sear and the triggers. It is likely that you could fit a different lock where the vent can be lined up if you choose properly but it is unlikely that the sear will be in the proper position for the triggers to work. This would mean that you would have to re-inlet the triggers also....and if the levers are not long enough this may not work.

If you intent on buying a lock to fit an original TC lock mortise then go with on to the L&R RPL locks. They are designed as drop in replacements but are more asthetically pleasing and have the advantage of leaf springs...as opposed to coil springs.
http://www.lr-rpl.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=36&Itemid=62

Enjoy, J.D.

 

[bubba.50]

track of the wolf sells a direct replacement l&r lock for t/c's & shows it to be in stock. it's a bit pricey imho at $148.00 but there ya go. luck & have a good'en, bubba.

 

[Lock Nut]

Funny thing, I was going to change out my T/C lock with a L&R RPL because I thought it would be a "better" lock. It's not a 100% exact drop in replacement. A little mortising/fitting is required,but nothing major. Personally, when I compared the two. I found the T/C lock to be better built and alot simpler in design. I sent the RPL back and kept the T/C. I never had a lick of trouble with T/C locks. but if your lock is shot or you can't get it to work properly, You can get a new T/C lock or pick up a used one on e-bay.

Just my 2 cents :wink: