Northwest Trade Gun Lock Help

[road apples]

I have a vintage 1990 Curly Gostomski Northwest Trade Gun that I bought for my Dad as a kit. Due to various life circumstances, Dad never got the kit finished before he passed away. I'm trying to get it completed and have a couple of questions for the group concerning the lock parts. The directions that came with the kit have disappeared over time.

 Do I need to heartbeat/ temper/ harden the springs- they look cast?

Does the Frizzen need to be heat-treated/ tempered/ hardened?

Thanks in advance for the help!

Mark

[Bob Roller]

I have a vintage 1990 Curly Gostomski Northwest Trade Gun that I bought for my Dad as a kit. Due to various life circumstances, Dad never got the kit finished before he passed away. I'm trying to get it completed and have a couple of questions for the group concerning the lock parts. The directions that came with the kit have disappeared over time.

 Do I need to heartbeat/ temper/ harden the springs- they look cast?

Does the Frizzen need to be heat-treated/ tempered/ hardened?

Thanks in advance for the help!

Mark

Install a flint of proper size,cock the hammer and release the sear and if the mainspring doesn't deform and collapse and it makes sparks from the frizzen then go ahead and use it..

Bob Roller

[Hungry Horse]

 I have one that is about the same vintage. My bucksinning business sold it back in the late eighties, or early nineties, to a friend. When he passed away, his wife gave it to me, for helping her dispose of his blackpowder stuff. It has had nothing done to the lock other than polishing to inside, and outside. It shoots as good as any production trade gun I've ever shot, and better than some. Polish it up and shoot it.

    Hungry Horse

[J I]

I would think it is ok to use as is. But you could try contacting North Star West , and they may be able give you a better answer.