jbiros said:
is there a replacement lock that will fita traditions flintlock......or a fix sometimes when the trigger is pulled it falls to halfcock, instead of firing....i thought the lock screws were to tight and torqued the plate....loosened them a bit and seems fine, but who doesn't like a new lock.....lol
emphasis added
from what you describe, it
might be the lock itself, and I would give the flye (fly - however you spell it - I never could spell gud anyhows) a careful examination as previously described (and it's a better description that I've been able to do, so go with it).
the "usual suspects:"
(a) a very thorough cleaning, and
(b) a light oiling of the bearing parts
(c) polish the internals if you're so inclined, and if you know what you're doing
but then, check to see that the lock mortise is not all wonky on you ... it might have been compressed by over- tightening the screws, or it might have worn over time, or your evil twin might have tried to 'improve' it a while back ... or it might just be the usual wear- and- tear ...
I had a really nice L&R lock which had already had all the polishing, etc. done to it and still wouldn't work at all well in the rifle, but did great on the bench ... tried the lampblack / lipstick routine and viola` - -I had managed to bugger up the mortise. Once I fixed my mistake, it worked fine.
good luck with your project, and make good smoke!