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General discussion => Antique Gun Collecting => Topic started by: Goo on January 24, 2023, 12:56:56 AM

Title: J s Burson
Post by: Goo on January 24, 2023, 12:56:56 AM

I've got a JS Burson percussion full stock it's missing the lock. Any suggestions on what would be the most accurate reproduction lock to install on this piece.
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Title: Re: J s Burson
Post by: Tanselman on January 24, 2023, 01:47:26 AM

Since it's a decent Indiana gun, my stomping grounds, why not consider finding an original percussion lock to fill the mortise? It would look better than a modern lock, support gun's value better, and most good builders with some welding skills can easily modify an old lock's bolt hole location/thread, or lug cutout, to fit a different rifle's bolt and lug locations.

Shelby Gallien

Title: Re: J s Burson
Post by: Rajin cajun on January 24, 2023, 06:08:54 AM

I agree with Shelby, find an original caplock..!
Bob

Title: Re: J s Burson
Post by: Dave B on January 29, 2023, 12:40:35 AM

When i have a missing lock i cafully cut out a patern of the inlet to  have a gauge to determin the size i need i keep i foled in my wallet so if i come across a lock i can tel if is close to what i need.