Who made this Siler Lock?

[marcusb]

I recently bought a lancaster rifle with what I think is standard large siler lock. I noticed on the inside of the plate it is cleanly stamped with a LS with a box around the letters IIRC. I am curious if those initials ring a bell to anyone. Being stamped with a single made stamp makes me think it may not be a one time kit built lock by a hobbist. Any ideas?

Thanks

Marcus B

[Jim Chambers]

The LS stamp indicates the lock was assembled by Herman Stone of Hendersonville, NC.  Herman's lock assembly business was called Locks & Stuff, Inc.  Over the years he assembled hundreds, if not thousands, of Siler lock kits.  He retired several years ago and we now provide assembled locks for a number of his customers such as Log Cabin, Pecatonica and others.  Hope this helps.

[smylee grouch]

Years ago I had one of those locks and it was a quality lock as I recall.   Gary

[marcusb]

Thanks Jim and Gary!