John Dreisbach question

[billd]

I'm thinking of doing a Dreisbach next, using Dave Kecks pattern and castings.

 http://www.knobmountainmuzzleloading.com/stocks.html

The gun would be a small caliber, probably a 44" .32 Rice A weight. What would be the appropriate lock for this gun?

Thanks,
Bill

[Nate McKenzie]

I've been thinking the same thing. The only picture I  can find is p.32 of Pa. Longrifles of Note by Shumway. The lock looks very much like a small Siler with a slightly less pointed tail. Sideplate looks just like Keck's. At least a zillion inlays. Your welcom to come and see it.

[B Shipman]

Chambers late Ketland is perfect, or L&R Bailes for a small barrel. Round the tail.

[billd]

Thanks Bill,   Dave told me the same thing. The last 3 guns I built used the Late Ketland, southern style guns.  I was sort of getting tired of that lock, but if it's the right one....number 4.

Thanks,
Bill

[B Shipman]

Nate, I don't know if you were there , but the CLA Lewisburg show had a ton of Upper Susquehanna stuff. It's in that area. You would think more people would build these.

[Knob Mountain]

Bill and Nate,

 Edith Coopers book, KY Rifle and Me, have numerous upper susquehanna guns pictured.  Everything but a Dreishbach. But they are all very similar.  When you come to the shop remind me to let you see it.  I also have an original Fillman that you can look at .