tumbler

[Jim Kibler]

In another thread I mentioned making a prototype tumbler for our late English export lock we're working on.  Here, a model and a photo of the part machined today.  All looks pretty good.  Notches will be cut in another operation.  Comments and questions are always great!

All the best,
Jim

[bptactical]

Very nice work.

[45-110]

A thing of beauty! I would take me all day to machine and finish one on my manual machines.
kw

[Bob Roller]

Looks good to me also.I have always preferred the linked mainspring
over the old sliders.I have made a bunch of those as well but no more
of either kind.
Bob Roller

[Rolf]

Looks so good  it makes me wish I wasn't left handed.

Best regards
Rolf

[Jim Kibler]

Looks so good  it makes me wish I wasn't left handed.

Best regards
Rolf

We're considering doing a left hand version of this lock.  I think there is a good chance it will happen.  We are considering doing a pre-order and when we reach a threshold we will start production.  I think provided all goes well we could have something in 6 months or so.

All the best,
Jim

[B.Barker]

Looks great Jim. Wished I had the money and know how to use one of them CNC machines.

[Swampwalker]

Jim, I pre-ordered one of these locks yesterday for an up-coming build (British trade rifle) and can't wait to see the lock.  However, most British rifles of the period had stalking safeties.  Have you given any thought to a version of this lock with a stalking safety? 

[G_T]

Since pre-order is now up, went ahead and did so. No hurry; just wanted to get in the queue!

Jim, asking for a friend - ever considered making a conversion version of your locks or kits? He's a percussion guy, likes your Colonial rifle kit, but doesn't like flints all that much. He seems a little uncertain about doing the conversion himself.

Gerald

[Justin Urbantas]

Looks so good  it makes me wish I wasn't left handed.

Best regards
Rolf

We're considering doing a left hand version of this lock.  I think there is a good chance it will happen.  We are considering doing a pre-order and when we reach a threshold we will start production.  I think provided all goes well we could have something in 6 months or so.

All the best,
Jim

Hey Jim. Are you thinking of doing the left handed version with the waterproof pan as well?  I just picked up a pair of barrels for a double gun, and a pair of your locks would really go well on the build

[Jim Kibler]

I'll probably just do a left hand version with the standard pan, but I'm not sure.  There are complications with the waterproof pan that I still need to work out.

All the best,
Jim

[Justin Urbantas]

Thanks Jim. I'll wait with great anticip............................................
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[Jim Kibler]

Since pre-order is now up, went ahead and did so. No hurry; just wanted to get in the queue!

Jim, asking for a friend - ever considered making a conversion version of your locks or kits? He's a percussion guy, likes your Colonial rifle kit, but doesn't like flints all that much. He seems a little uncertain about doing the conversion himself.

Gerald

Yeah, we'll do a percussion version of these in time.  Lots to do!