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Offline cshirsch

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Mystery flintlock lock, maybe Bedford?
« on: June 17, 2018, 05:07:55 PM »
HURRAY! I finally found a way to post photos here! 
I have had this lock for quite a while and don't recall where I got it. For the longest time I thought this was a Dutch lock but the more I learn, it seems like it could be an American made piece. Lately I have been able to get my hands on some fine Bedford County locks to make molds from and I do find similarities. I have castings for one cock that would fit and look OK. If there are any Bedford/Somerset County rifle gurus out there, I would appreciate any input. What do you think?





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Offline Algae

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Re: Mystery flintlock lock, maybe Bedford?
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2018, 05:34:35 PM »
General shape sure looks Bedford to me!

Nice find! ;)
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Offline Hungry Horse

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Re: Mystery flintlock lock, maybe Bedford?
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2018, 05:54:40 PM »
Looks like a British trade lock, or an American copy.

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Offline rich pierce

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Re: Mystery flintlock lock, maybe Bedford?
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2018, 10:00:38 PM »
It’s slendermess is exceptional unless you have fingers like those on a baseball glove.  The length to height ratio looks right for a Bedford flintlock.
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Re: Mystery flintlock lock, maybe Bedford?
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2018, 11:02:45 PM »
Quote from: rich pierce on June 17, 2018, 10:00:38 PM
It’s slendermess is exceptional unless you have fingers like those on a baseball glove.  The length to height ratio looks right for a Bedford flintlock.


My hands are not small but by no means overly large.  It is a slender plate.
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Offline rich pierce

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Re: Mystery flintlock lock, maybe Bedford?
« Reply #5 on: June 20, 2018, 06:20:41 PM »
Chris, this may or may not be of interest.  It’s a flintlock Peter White rifle at auction.
https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotImageViewer.asp?ahid=2849&aid=145132&lid=42378199&url=454_3.jpg?replacewithpaddle
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Re: Mystery flintlock lock, maybe Bedford?
« Reply #6 on: June 20, 2018, 06:52:21 PM »
Could this be a Somerset County lock? Guns made there are similar to Bedford made guns, but not known for the classic Bedford rattailed locks.

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Offline rich pierce

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Re: Mystery flintlock lock, maybe Bedford?
« Reply #7 on: June 20, 2018, 10:56:30 PM »
Quote from: Hungry Horse on June 20, 2018, 06:52:21 PM
Could this be a Somerset County lock? Guns made there are similar to Bedford made guns, but not known for the classic Bedford rattailed locks.

 Hungry Horse

Best explanation so far!
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Re: Mystery flintlock lock, maybe Bedford?
« Reply #8 on: June 21, 2018, 10:09:20 PM »
I agree with Hungry Horse, not a Bedford Lock.
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Offline louieparker

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Re: Mystery flintlock lock, maybe Bedford?
« Reply #9 on: June 21, 2018, 10:18:17 PM »
I don't think its Bedford either, But they are certainly not all alike....Here is one example...LP

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