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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: RedOneFive on June 03, 2025, 06:16:20 PM

Title: LOTT lock on NS trade gun..
Post by: RedOneFive on June 03, 2025, 06:16:20 PM

I've got an earlier Northstar trade gun with the stamp inside the lock. The sear spring had broken at one point and been replaced by a crude and weak homemade one. I've tried track, and VTI and Dixie for a replacement spring and nothing ends up fitting .. any chance someone can't point me in the right direction?
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Title: Re: LOTT lock on NS trade gun..
Post by: rich pierce on June 03, 2025, 06:30:27 PM

Unlikely, unfortunately. I hope I’m wrong. But sear springs are the easiest to make if you need one made. You could probably send that lock out and somebody could make one that would work pretty quickly. Of course with shipping and labor it all adds up.

Title: Re: LOTT lock on NS trade gun..
Post by: Ted Kramer on June 03, 2025, 07:24:00 PM

Check with Upper Missouri Trading Co
http://uppermotradingco.com/More_Parts2023.html
They have a trade gun lock kit that is very similar to the Lott lock. Might sell a sear spring separately.

OR

Contact Chris Hirsch @ texasguntrade.com. Email: cshirsch@windstream.net
He might be able to fix you up

OR

Give making one a try. They’re not hard to make.

Good luck.

Ted K

Title: Re: LOTT lock on NS trade gun..
Post by: T*O*F on June 03, 2025, 08:58:40 PM

I don't know who sells them, but there are replacement sear springs available with elongated tabs that fit into the slot.  You shorten the tab to locate the spring in the proper position.  There are probably guys who have one and don't know it because they never looked closely.

Title: Re: LOTT lock on NS trade gun..
Post by: utseabee on June 03, 2025, 09:03:58 PM

    I think Davis made that lock for Track. You might try the Log Cabin Shop as the purchased Davis. If that doesn't work, I would send to Brad Emig at Cabin Creek Muzzleloading and he can make one. Brad does outstanding work.
John Strong

Title: Re: LOTT lock on NS trade gun..
Post by: Habu on June 03, 2025, 10:54:27 PM

Springs from Pedersoli's Brown Bess may fit.  Some other parts will work, not sure about springs.

Title: Re: LOTT lock on NS trade gun..
Post by: RedOneFive on June 03, 2025, 11:01:50 PM

Thanks y'all! I appreciate the input.

Title: Re: LOTT lock on NS trade gun..
Post by: smylee grouch on June 03, 2025, 11:16:49 PM

OR you could call Cabin Creek!   ;)

Title: Re: LOTT lock on NS trade gun..
Post by: foxm2015 on June 04, 2025, 12:50:38 AM

Ackermann Arms

https://www.ackermannarms.com/

Title: Re: LOTT lock on NS trade gun..
Post by: 44-henry on June 04, 2025, 02:17:29 AM

If you are anywhere near Millersville PA you could bring it over and I can help you make one free of charge.

Title: Re: LOTT lock on NS trade gun..
Post by: ColonialRifleSmith on June 05, 2025, 12:12:32 PM

'Dixie Gun Works' has almost everything. 800-238-6785.