Small gap between lock and barrel

[b737tvc]

So I see you tried inletting black, but no word? Did you check the level and how did things work out for you?

Beaver T

 

[bads1buell]

I trimmed the area in a few places and got it as close as I think I can get it. I shot it yesterday and only had a small trace of residue behind the lock. Can't get any closer or the frizzen will hit the barrel.

 

[frogwalking]

If you really can't close the gap completely, soft solder a shim onto the bolster. If you continue to shoot the gun with the gap there, one day you may blow the lock off with powder build up.

 

[bads1buell]

The gap is about the thickness of a piece of paper now. The powder was in the shape or outline of the pan on back side of lock. None was on the bolster this time.

 

[b737tvc]

No you won't blow the lock off with a gap the thickness of paper. I do like the idea of soldering a shim but your going to have to file it down very thin but I would think that you will be ok .

bt

 

[MSW]

if you go to an auto parts store, you can usually get a set of feeler gauges for cheap (unless you find one at a yards sale or somesuch). I've found these to be very handy in making a filler that's just the right thickness, and yet plenty strong.

one guy's free advice, and doubtless well worth the price...

good luck with your project!