Chambers Lock

[bobw]

Just got this lock from Jim and I actually talked to Jim when I ordered it.  It’s the Dale Johnson lock, not that that matters in this case.  The lock looks good and came with the flint and leather installed which surprised me.  Never received a new lock with a flint installed and apparently was test for spark.  UNDERSTAND, this does not bother me at all and actually kind of liked it, just curious if anyone else has had this happen?  I have not talked to Jim to ask him and he may comment here.  Haven’t had to ordered a lock for a while so maybe this is what he does now.

[smylee grouch]

I think it happens all the time.

[Dennis Glazener]

The last order of 10 late Ketland locks had flints and leathers. I think the order before that did too. I think this has been standard practice for 2 years or so. Top notch locks.
Dennis

[Dave R]

LC Rice assembles many of the Dale Johnson locks and his sales pitch to me " The Dale Johnson locks work so well the sparks will catch your shoestrings on fire!"

[Bigmon]

I have a round faced English lock I got direct from Chambers and it has a flint and leather in it.
I think I'll get me a new Kibler kit and use it

[SingleMalt]

I bought a lock from MBS that had a flint and leather installed.  So, it's not just Chambers.  Another from TOW had nothing in the jaws of the cock.

[Mike Brooks]

I actually talked to Jim Chambers once  too..... He's been supplying flint leathers for a few years. It seems like it  has something to do with folks insisting lead wraps are gooder.... I believe he disagrees.

[Jim Chambers]

Several years ago I decided we needed to actually test every lock we make before they go out to customers.  Testing is not complete unless there's a flint striking the frizzen to see if the darn thing actually sparks.  Without good sparks a lock is only a paper weight or a good way to keep your bait at the bottom of the lake.  So, we put a flint in each lock and just leave it there as a little bonus when you buy one of our locks.

[flinchrocket]

That Dale Johnson lock is a favorite of mine. Very quick and fairly easy on flints. If you do your part you won't have to wonder if your gun will fire.
     

[n stephenson]

Several years ago I decided we needed to actually test every lock we make before they go out to customers.  Testing is not complete unless there's a flint striking the frizzen to see if the darn thing actually sparks.  Without good sparks a lock is only a paper weight or a good way to keep your bait at the bottom of the lake.  So, we put a flint in each lock and just leave it there as a little bonus when you buy one of our locks.

Jim, I have always tried to use your locks when the project allowed. When you started putting your test flints in them , It demonstrated even further to me , your commitment  and dedication to top quality products , that have to perform. Plus it didn't hurt my feelings that, I didn't have to get into my flint stash to put a flint in my finished product.      Thanks Nate

[Marcruger]

I got a smile out of this thread. It reminds me of opening an electronic device and finding batteries included.  It is a good feeling. Consistent with my experience with Jim and his family.  God bless and Merry Christmas, Marc

[Bob Roller]

I never or at least to my enfeebled memory sent a lock out without a flint ready to fire.
Haven't made any for quite a while and may not.
Bob Roller

[BeanStationgunmaker]

Next build I do will be with a Chambers lock.I`ve never heard a bad word about them and this thread shows a commitment to quality that's too rare nowadays.Just hope the overtime rolls in so I can get started.

[RVAH-7]

That Dale Johnson lock is a favorite of mine. Very quick and fairly easy on flints. If you do your part you won't have to wonder if your gun will fire.
     

I have a Chambers Deluxe Siler on my .54. I keep it clean, lightly oiled in all the right places, and a sharp flint. I also check and replace the priming frequently if the weather so dictates. Four years ago in November while hunting deer & elk in snowy weather I HAD to shoot a lion at 17 feet. Mr. Chambers also did his part.

[Frank]

Chambers locks are all I ever use.

[Mauser06]

Marcruger, there's a slight difference...the batteries they send are usually bottom of the barrel. The flints that come with Chamber's locks are of very good quality. Atleast the ones I've seen certainly have been.

[David R. Pennington]

That Dale Johnson lock is a favorite of mine. Very quick and fairly easy on flints. If you do your part you won't have to wonder if your gun will fire.
     

I have a Chambers Deluxe Siler on my .54. I keep it clean, lightly oiled in all the right places, and a sharp flint. I also check and replace the priming frequently if the weather so dictates. Four years ago in November while hunting deer & elk in snowy weather I HAD to shoot a lion at 17 feet. Mr. Chambers also did his part.

I would like to hear the rest of that story!

[flinchrocket]

Yep, so would I David. I had never been farther west than Kansas until last summer, went to the Beartooth mountains. I can see how it would be very easy to get between a rock and hard spot. Jerry