Single set trigger from an English pistol

[D. Taylor Sapergia]

Bob Roller has asked me to post some images of a nice single set trigger.  He will add to this description in due course.

[Bob Roller]

This is the trigger from the remains of the Fenton target pistol given to me by Lynton McKenzie around 1979.
I made a few copies of it and the German "Suhlerstecher"in 1980 and then stopped making any of them.
This design is adjustable by the tightening and loosening of the sear spring screw.The best ones had an external
screw in the trigger that rested under the sear. It is the commonly seen French design and a good one as well.
Thanks for posting this so all can see it.

Bob Roller

[smart dog]

Hi,
Beautiful Bob and Taylor.  It looks like the style to go on a pair of percussion dueling/target pistols by Purdey.  They had  elegant and rakish lines.

dave

[L. Akers]

Nice trigger--will work set or unset.  The only problem I see with this design is when used set, the trigger will jump away from the finger when tripped--not conducive to accuracy.

[Daryl]

Nice trigger--will work set or unset.  The only problem I see with this design is when used set, the trigger will jump away from the finger when tripped--not conducive to accuracy.

I have seen other guys write this statement as well, Akers, however this 'type' of trigger has NEVER been a problem for me, accuracy wise.  In fact, I think the jumping style is normal for single set as well as on one double set, double throw  trigger on on one of my modern rat-rifles.
This particular rifle has made a number of groups at 100 meters sub 3/8" & a few sub .1". The jumping trigger has not been a problem, nor it is a problem on Taylor's .60 cal "Hawken" Pistol. Incredible accuracy.

[BartSr]

Any exploded details, eh? 

BartSr

[Bob Roller]

Nice trigger--will work set or unset.  The only problem I see with this design is when used set, the trigger will jump away from the finger when tripped--not conducive to accuracy.

I have seen other guys write this statement as well, Akers, however this 'type' of trigger has NEVER been a problem for me, accuracy wise.  In fact, I think the jumping style is normal for single set as well as on one double set, double throw  trigger on on one of my modern rat-rifles.
This particular rifle has made a number of groups at 100 meters sub 3/8" & a few sub .1". The jumping trigger has not been a problem, nor it is a problem on Taylor's .60 cal "Hawken" Pistol. Incredible accuracy.

The "Suhlerstecher" I mentioned earlier will not  jump away from your finger. It is a different mechanical function.
I would think a noticeable jump would mean the distance between the release bar and the sear in the lock is too
wide and will allow that much movement. The Suhlerstecher originated in Suhl which at one time was a big
gun making city where all kinds of ideas came to fruition pertaining to guns.

Bob Roller

[Bob Roller]

Any exploded details, eh? 

BartSr

I'll take it apart and have our friend photograph it. She is a retired art teacher that has been to two CLA
shows in Lexington,Ky and enjoyed them a lot. She's also a cancer survivor x3.

Bob Roller

[D. Taylor Sapergia]

Here's a couple images of the trigger set partially disassembled.

[smart dog]

Hi,
Thanks for that Taylor.  It is almost identical to the diagram of a dueling pistol "hair" trigger shown in John George's book on English pistols and revolvers.

dave

[Bob Roller]

Here's a couple images of the trigger set partially disassembled.

The sear was held in by a very small pin and I didn't realize it and assumed another small
screw was used so I couldn't get it apart.This is a fine quality trigger.

Bob Roller

[Curtis]

Very nice, thanks for posting it Bob & Taylor!

Curtis