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Naphtali

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Which L&R percussion lock?
« on: June 02, 2011, 07:03:38 AM »
When building a single shot English-style BIG bore percussion cap lock half-stock rifle, which L&R percussion lock will be most aesthetically pleasing to use?

I am much less concerned with historically correct than with attractive. And I prefer L&R to any other percussion lock.

Dave Faletti

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Re: Which L&R percussion lock?
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2011, 09:24:20 AM »
English lock with Express hammer.  I think that may be their only english percussion lock.

Naphtali

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Re: Which L&R percussion lock?
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2011, 07:25:25 PM »
English lock with Express hammer.  I think that may be their only english percussion lock.
Many thanks, Dave, for your reply. Looking at L&R's lock web page http://www.lr-rpl.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=38&Itemid=61, I do not detect a lock by that reference. Which lock are you identifying?

Offline Swampwalker

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Re: Which L&R percussion lock?
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2011, 07:52:19 PM »
I hear you regarding L&R Locks, but visually, functionally, and quality wise, the Davis 'Henry' percussion lock, item #0224, is a much better lock.  Just trying to help!

Dave Faletti

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Re: Which L&R percussion lock?
« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2011, 08:05:18 PM »
Looks like they are calling it a shotgun lock now.  The nicer hammer is on request apparantly.    Numbers 500 and 600 (right and left).

Offline Roger B

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Re: Which L&R percussion lock?
« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2011, 12:05:45 AM »
I like the Davis lock better as well.
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Re: Which L&R percussion lock?
« Reply #6 on: June 03, 2011, 06:58:41 PM »


I agree with the others...the Davis lock is the way to go.  It's made for the purpose.
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