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Offline Kermit

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Davis' M & G Continental Flintlock
« on: February 14, 2011, 06:23:55 PM »
Any comments from you who have used (or maybe just seen and handled) this lock? I like the appearance and the size works for my project-in-planning.
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Re: Davis' M & G Continental Flintlock
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2011, 12:39:34 AM »
I played with one at the Fort Fred Fair last year. Larry Zorne was there.  He was willing to answer any and all questions about it.   Looked well made, nice and smooth. I haven't used one yet but I've been thing about it.

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Re: Davis' M & G Continental Flintlock
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2011, 02:17:43 AM »
Its a good lock,I've nothing bad to say about it.A good French style lock.

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Offline Nate McKenzie

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Re: Davis' M & G Continental Flintlock
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2011, 04:10:07 AM »
I've been using one for about two years with no problems.
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Re: Davis' M & G Continental Flintlock
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2011, 06:01:49 AM »
I have the M&G classic flintlock on my son's rifle.  I give it a very high rating.
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Re: Davis' M & G Continental Flintlock
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2011, 07:57:39 AM »
Yup, talked to Zorne at the Canters Cave show and handled the Continental. Appears to another good, solid design by Zorne. I also use his Classic lock on my Jacob Dubb's smooth rifle. Very good lock.  Buzzard
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Re: Davis' M & G Continental Flintlock
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2011, 04:25:49 PM »
Used Larry's new German style lock on a smooth rifle. I had a problem with 'trigger rattle'. The sear arm did not return to the same position as the lock was cycled through half cock and full cock. In order to get the sear to fully engage in the fullcock notch I filed the top of the trigger bar to the point that with the lock uncocked the trigger rattled if you shook the gun. It did the same thing at half cock but not as much.
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Offline whitebear

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Re: Davis' M & G Continental Flintlock
« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2011, 09:45:57 PM »
Welcome to the forum "y'e old Buzzard".
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Re: Davis' M & G Continental Flintlock
« Reply #8 on: February 16, 2011, 05:26:27 AM »
Trigger rattle doesn't bother me as much as it used to.
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Re: Davis' M & G Continental Flintlock
« Reply #9 on: February 16, 2011, 02:31:08 PM »
Quote from: Acer Saccharum on February 16, 2011, 05:26:27 AM
Trigger rattle doesn't bother me as much as it used to.
I agree, in the past few days I have found massive bark inclusions on the lower forestock much more bothersome....
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Re: Davis' M & G Continental Flintlock
« Reply #10 on: February 16, 2011, 10:09:36 PM »
200+ years ago, they didn't seem nearly as concerned about having a gun with the much-vaunted "one position sear".
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Re: Davis' M & G Continental Flintlock
« Reply #11 on: February 16, 2011, 10:12:46 PM »
And I've not seen this lock before... I'm going to have to check it out!
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Re: Davis' M & G Continental Flintlock
« Reply #12 on: February 17, 2011, 04:31:34 AM »
I haven't used this particular lock yet, but based on my previous experience with M&G, I wouldn't hesitate to use one.  Besides being reliable, good sparkers, they've got a thicker bolster that helps in forming the cheek area.


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Re: Davis' M & G Continental Flintlock
« Reply #13 on: February 17, 2011, 05:43:35 AM »
I haven't used this particular lock but have used the M&G Classic. It also has the wider bolster that helps with the wrist architecture.
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