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General discussion => Contemporary Longrifle Collecting => Topic started by: Bob Gerard on January 31, 2025, 04:44:05 AM

Title: Flintlock lock Identification
Post by: Bob Gerard on January 31, 2025, 04:44:05 AM

Hi
This is a photo of a French Model 1690 pistol lock from The Rifle Shop and I am wondering what company made the lock, or was it made from parts cast from an original by TRS? Any ideas would be appreciated.
Thank you!

(https://i.ibb.co/Gv6GbCXC/IMG-3886.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hR6rt2k2)

(https://i.ibb.co/mrLxh42M/IMG-3878.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xKp4z6BR)

Title: Re: Flintlock lock Identification
Post by: sz on January 31, 2025, 06:28:19 PM

No photo here!

Title: Re: Flintlock lock Identification
Post by: rich pierce on January 31, 2025, 07:37:15 PM

I’m confused. Is this an original lock? If so, what are you asking? Sorry; easily confused.

Title: Re: Flintlock lock Identification
Post by: Jim Kibler on January 31, 2025, 07:40:34 PM

Don't think this is original.  Maybe Rifle Shop?

Title: Re: Flintlock lock Identification
Post by: JTR on January 31, 2025, 07:48:40 PM

No doubt a new lock.

Title: Re: Flintlock lock Identification
Post by: Bob Gerard on February 02, 2025, 02:15:55 AM

Yes it is a lock from the Rifle Shop for their 1690 French Dragoon pistol. I am  wondering if it is from original castings or is it from another maker like Chambers or Davis?
(I have  Rifle Shop “British Officers Carbine” that had an engraved Chambers Early Virginia lock) .
Sorry if my question was confusing!

Title: Re: Flintlock lock Identification
Post by: Bob Roller on February 02, 2025, 05:30:42 PM

I can say for sure who did NOT make it.
Bob Roller

Title: Re: Flintlock lock Identification
Post by: rich pierce on February 02, 2025, 06:03:57 PM

I don’t think there’s any possibility except it was made completely from TRS parts, or possibly, re-converted/restored with TRS castings. I can see the casting seam on the frizzen pivot area.

Title: Re: Flintlock lock Identification
Post by: Bob Gerard on February 02, 2025, 06:29:05 PM

Thanks Rich and Bob. Hopefully it will work as well as  Bob Roller lock 🤞