Replacement GPR percussion lock??

[traceywalker]

Back into it after a long hiatus. My GPR is undergoing a face lift, new double set triggers and hopefully a new L&R percussion replacement lock. The new set triggers are butter smooth with zero creep.
Has anyone had experience with the L&R replacement lock? I have some talent in wood work and am not afraid of doing some mods. Rather go with a traditionally accurate lock / spring system. Any experience /suggestions with this switch would be appreciated.
Thanks Trace---

 

[Lorne Johnson]

It's come up on this board a number of times, and the advice has been pretty much: "You'll have to remove some wood to fit it, but it is a very doable job.

On the minor inletting that I've done, I used blacking on the part and then removed, usually by scraping with a small chisel, where the wood is blackened. Slow and tedious, but no disasters.

 

[traceywalker]

Sounds right to me,...thanks.

 

[nwtradegun]

put one on my investarms 58 cal. about 30 mint. of work and I felt like a whole new rifle.t fit. also put a set of chambers dear slayer triggers.

 

[Zonie]

Chambers doesn't make Deerslayer triggers.

Davis does.
http://www.redaviscompany.com/1007.html

 

[traceywalker]

Right about the Deerslayer double set triggers. My first mod,.....smooth as silk and no creep whatsoever.

 

[sooter76]

The percussion GPR is my first and currently only black powder gun (although I do have a TVM Virginia flintlock 'in-the-white' kit coming) and while I don't have much experience to go on, I love the stock lock on my GPR. It's light and crisp. Is there really a need to swap it out for the L&R? What makes it better?

 

[Grenadier1758]

If your lock is light and crisp and you are getting good performance, there is no need to change it.

Most changes are done to get better performance for a flintlock.

 

[nwtradegun]

my mistake that's I was told who made it when I bought it.

 

[Black Jack]

The percussion GPR is my first and currently only black powder gun (although I do have a TVM Virginia flintlock 'in-the-white' kit coming) and while I don't have much experience to go on, I love the stock lock on my GPR. It's light and crisp. Is there really a need to swap it out for the L&R? What makes it better?

The stock GPR percussion lock is fine as is. Some folks just like to tinker and swap parts to alter their rifles for the sake of "customizing" them for their own enjoyment. Nuthin' wrong with that but in the case of the percussion lock there is nothing to be gained in terms of performance. When it comes to the flintlock, the L&R does have better geometry and improved speed of ignition, although I have no real complaints with my Lyman GPR stock lock.

 

[Ames]

Yep. I'm keeping my percussion GPR stock from the box.
54 cal., great short gun for deer in the brush up here. The only add on I have is a flash cup to cut down on some of the external cleaning at the end of the day.

 

[Trent Grove]

I just picked up my second GPR(.50 cal) last Friday from Midsouth Shooter Supply. I love this rifle! The first one I received(.50 cal) I turned into a very fine target rifle with the GPR peep and upgraded the triggers with the Davis Deerslayer set and added a brass ramrod. I like my rifles heavy. IMHO the trigger and sight upgrade made a huge difference with this rifle. It will definitely shoot better than I can. I can't get enough of range time with this rifle.
My new one will be given the same trigger upgrade and I will upgrade the sights to an open target style. I have never had an issue nor the need to upgrade the lock. I have researched the spring lock and have found many that like it and also have no troubles with the stock lock that comes with these rifles. I truly don't care for the sights that come with the rifle. I compete in multiple clubs with multiple rules and standards and now I will have the same set up for clubs that don't allow peep sights. Now I have to get ready for the large bore silhouette at Friendship in June.

Trent

 

[Lorne Johnson]

I haven't heard of folks having trouble with GPR percussion locks, but the lock on my friend's Lyman ran a coil spring. While some one on this board found reference to a coil spring lock from around the time period, it was unusual, if not singular.

So it would be pretty reasonable for some one, especially a person with an interest in lock internals, to make that aspect of the gun more period correct.

I haven't seen the inside of a Lyman in ages, so they could have switched to a V spring. In any event its all a matter of taste, and each is entitled to his or her own.

 

[lone hunter]

Where did you get your replacement Davis triggers? Have a GPH and have not been happy with the triggers. Didn't realize they could be swapped out.

 

[Trent Grove]

I ordered mine on line. You can get them through multiple dealers. All range between $45-$55 + shipping. I ordered mine through the Log Cabin Shop. R.E. Davis has their own website and people to talk to if you have questions on what triggers will fit what guns. Just type in Davis Deerslayer in you search engine and you will get multiple sites to choose from.

Trent

 

[garra]

When I was looking for the deer slayer triggers I went to the Davis site first. They quoted a 30 day lead time as they were out of stock. I found them in stock at Log cabin, so you may have to try a couple sources depending on whether Davis has them on hand or not.

 

[lone hunter]

Thanks for the help. :hatsoff:

 

[Heelerau]

Mate, I replaced a Russ Hamm lock on an early 1960's long rifle with an RPL, I did have it tuned by a fine locksmith in Minnesota before having it sent to me down under. A lovely old bloke off the American Longrifles forum sent me some inletting chisels he had no use for and with some minor fitting the lock went in fine. It has been a great reliable sparker, and lots of rabbits in our garden have fallen to this rifle.

Cheers

Heeler