Russell Lock Pic I hope

[Wanders]

Still tryin' to get that image up! :curse: :curse: :curse:

At long, long last! Note the screw that was peened over.
Many thanks Static.
Bill

 

All you needed was this URL wrapped in image tags:

http://photobucket.com/albums/v634/Wanders/RussellLock.jpg

Here's the result:

 

[rich pierce]

Looks like a typical percussion lock from the late 1830's to 1840's to me, could be later. During the percussion era, most makers were buying locks in bulk for their guns with the engraving already on them etc. Lots of them made in Philadelphia.

 

[scott k]

You said in the original post that it was a Russell lock. does it say russell on the inside? Russell hamm made locks where made in th 60's and up to the Early 80's I've bin told. Looks like it was used alot if it's that new.

Lehigh...

 

[Wanders]

It's difficult to see, but the word RUSSELL is stamped in the area that is buffed up a little.
Bill