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General discussion => Antique Gun Collecting => Topic started by: Baker on April 09, 2025, 03:42:42 PM

Title: Relic Lock ID help needed
Post by: Baker on April 09, 2025, 03:42:42 PM

Relic lock that was found in the wilds of Quebec Canada.  Only markings I can make out are on the back of the bronze pan.  Lock plate is 6 1/2" long.
Likely of French origin.
Any information is appreciated and thanks in advance
(https://i.ibb.co/r2rbtnQw/IMG-3942.jpg) (https://ibb.co/N2B13wFy)

(https://i.ibb.co/B5s4cbVy/IMG-3940.jpg) (https://ibb.co/67svrzRH)

Title: Re: Relic Lock ID help needed
Post by: wormey on April 09, 2025, 10:05:26 PM

Looks to me to be a French model 1777 musket lock.  Similar to US lock from the 1816, but the brass pans on those are slanted and this one is straight.  Others more knowledgeable will join in the discussion.  Wormey

Title: Re: Relic Lock ID help needed
Post by: Baker on April 10, 2025, 11:22:11 PM

Hello and thanks for the input.  I will start my research in that era ☺
 take care

Title: Re: Relic Lock ID help needed
Post by: Hungry Horse on April 12, 2025, 03:30:05 AM

 I thought you did good I.D.ing it as a lock.

Hungry Horse

Title: Re: Relic Lock ID help needed
Post by: Baker on April 12, 2025, 03:53:45 AM

You are correct. There's not much left of her, but enough for someone to recognize I hope ☺

Title: Re: Relic Lock ID help needed
Post by: Baker on April 18, 2025, 05:12:55 PM

A German Gentleman on another forum suggests it might be "Swedish Infanterie-gun M 1738. This gun had a flat lock with a flat cock and a brass pan" and I think it fits. ☺

thanks again for you input and help