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Offline Wyoduster

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What lock is this
« on: January 24, 2019, 01:17:29 AM »
Just bought a gun yet another gun I don't need. But it has both percussion and Flintlock locks and they are interchangeable..
 Question: what or who made these locks? has the fish mark inside.




Offline davebozell

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Re: What lock is this
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2019, 04:12:34 AM »
It was built by Homer Sales.  I have a small Siler built by him, and it is a fine lock.

Offline BOB HILL

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Re: What lock is this
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2019, 06:42:58 AM »
Yes, Homer Sales. Homer is a good old friend. He built many fine locks.
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Re: What lock is this
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2019, 06:50:02 AM »
The lock looks like a Siler from what I can see.  Dunno if it's the large or the small.  And yes, built by Homer Sales.

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Re: What lock is this
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2019, 04:17:37 PM »
Thanks for the insight. They are both Siler locks . "Homer sales".. Many thanks.
I just like to know what I have.

Offline Bigmon

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Re: What lock is this
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2019, 04:29:25 PM »
Wow, look how high that lock bolt is.  I missed one recentlty like that, but low.  In fact, my hole was thru the bolster to the inside.  I don't think it hurts a thing?  But I re-did it.