Early 19th Century Appalachian Lock Panel shape??

[Roger Fisher]

You already know this; but that flint plate is 'buried' in the panel whereas she should stand proud with the top bevel showing.  Did I say you already know this?

[Dr. Tim-Boone]

Yeah Roger.. I haven't taken the panel down to final thickness yet... but hey, at my age I never begrudge a reminder

[RobertS]

Don't know if this is helpful, but I have always been intrigued by Mel Hankla's Bill Burtt fowler:  http://www.americanhistoricservices.com/html/burtt_fowler.html

[Dr. Tim-Boone]

A GA rifle of the same time period


A VA gun with the same lock...... I like the way this looks with the lock


Dennis' gun with the same lock


My still unshaped lock panel between two beautiful Mtn guns


IN looking at several GA guns today I saw a wide variety..... so  You will just have to check back to see what I chose when next I post an update and seek more advice..... Of course there is still the issue of my ability to make what I see....but .. I will do my best  

Thanks for all of the help.. and Guy your descriptions of characteristics were very helpful when looking at the guns today. Helped me see things I would have missed.

This is fun!!

[RobertS]

You are well on your way, and I look forward to seeing the results.  It inspires folks like me to give it a try!

[Ken G]

Tim,
I like the shounds of the project.  Pretty cool.  Just my 2 cents but I think the lock panels on the VA gun pictured below would be most appropriate for your project.  Kind of an inbetween panel.  Not real sharp but not following the exact conture of the lock either. 
SUggestion: Even though large lock panels are present on lots of appalachia style guns the thinner lock panels lines are always more pleasing to the eye.  As has already been stated..... for the time period you mentioned I think I would go with 2 lock bolts or at least a false one for the front if there is a interference problem.