Thompson center percussion lock with safety

[Klondyke]

I have a Thompson center lock that I aquired. It has a saftey built into the lock. I have not ever seen one of these before. Does anyone have experience with this? it came on a Renegade 50 percussion.

 

[bronko220002]

I believe you're confusing a half cock position (which is not a true safety) with a safety. You have something none of us are familiar with. A pic would be nice to see what you're describing.

 

[Klondyke]

This is a true safety. Not half cock. When I get back home will post a photo of this. Very rare.

 

[Crows-R-US]

I have seen a percussion lock with a safety lever but it wasn't a TC. Can't remember what gun it was.

 

[Klondyke]

This is the Thompson Center lock I am talking about.

 

[ppg1949]

That is really interesting. Thanks for sharing photos.

 

[chorizo]

Well, ain't that something!

 

[bronko220002]

Interesting. Looks like it was an after market install likely by a gunsmith. Pretty clever

 

[sussexmuzllodr]

Odd

 

[Mulemauler]

Seen hundreds of TC locks but never one like that! Looks like an add on but have never seen anything like this offered for sale. Really interesting, thank you for sharing!

 

[Grenadier1758]

@Klondyke, you may have the only one in existence. It appears to be a gunsmith modification.

Can we see the inside of the lock plate? The top view doesn't show me how the safety works.

 

[Ricb]

Never saw anything like this before! Looks like something that the legislature in California would consider requiring! I’m sure that feature would make shooting my Brown Bess a whole lot safer.

 

[necchi]

@Klondyke, you may have the only one in existence. It appears to be a gunsmith modification.

Can we see the inside of the lock plate? The top view doesn't show me how the safety works.

Yeah, give us a photo of the inside of the lock

 

[deerstalkert]

must be California compliant! that is something! i can see how it would function, but it sure doesn't add much charm.
my Mortimer has a sliding safety but i always forget it.

 

[TheMadYankee]

Definitely interesting. I was tempted to call it redundant, but I can sort of see a use case for it. I'm imagining stand hunting at close range. Going from half to full cock generates movement and noise. Perhaps here, the idea is you keep the rifle on full cock with the safety on. On approach, you give the safety a quick thumb flick. Faster, quieter, and less movement.

 

[Jim in Wisconsin]

I'd remove it and plug the hole.

 

[Bad Karma]

Yeah, give us a photo of the inside of the lock

Please…

safeties were pretty common on British side locks, I’ve often thought it would be a very cool custom touch for a Renegade or something similar.

 

[Klondyke]

@Klondyke, you may have the only one in existence. It appears to be a gunsmith modification.

Can we see the inside of the lock plate? The top view doesn't show me how the safety works.

I will generate a video for this and post soon. I have shot this type of muzzleloader for years, repaired locks and have built, and repaired them. Never have I seen one of these. Maybe it is a prototype. Indeed it is rare.
Blessings to all.

 

[user 34300]

I'd like to see the inside too. Based on the pictures the bridle is extended rearward. The safety lever is attached to a shaft. The shaft has a flat spot to allow the sear arm to pivot as usual. With the safety on, the shaft has the flat rotated away and the sear arm is blocked.

Interesting, I am not sure what is accomplishes. IF I understand it correctly, the tumber is not locked in place. A person who was unfamiliar might try to cock with the safety on. That could damage the sear and tumbler.

Lets see the guts. : )

 

[Bad Karma]

They were once fairly popular…