Shoulder on Lock Plate

[Fiftyfour]

The first lock I inlet was a RE Davis trade gun lock and the second that I did was a Queen Ann which may have been a L&R.
I recall that both locks had shoulders on the top of the lock plate that the stop notch in the cock makes contact with.
I did not have to notch the stock for the cock. I bought a Davis colonial lock and found that I had remove wood above
The lock plate for the cock to clear the stock.  Is the built out shoulder on the first 2 locks a change that came with later locks
Or is it a characteristic of a style of lock?

[smart dog]

Hi,
There is no need for a notch in the stock for that lock just keep your molding narrow.

dave

[deepcreekdale]

Some locks, like Chambers Early Ketland, Virginia style and Queen Anne pistol locks lay more flush with the molding face. But, do as Dave says and you will only need a very small relief cut. Not much more than a tiny groove. Davis's Colonial lock has a bevel allowing the lock to stand a little proud of the lock molding surface. If you follow Dave's advice, you will not need any relief cut