Author Topic: New lock - video of sparking added (Read 4327 times)

Jim Kibler · « **on:** March 08, 2020, 12:22:51 AM »

So here are a few photos of our latest lock we've been working on. This represents an English or perhaps even an American made lock from around 1800-1820. It measures 4 3/4" in length by 7/8" in width just behind the fence. It features a stirup on the tumbler and a roller frizzen. As with our round faced English lock, all parts except the frizzen, cock and top jaw are 100% machined from barstock. The lock action is very smooth, fast and sparks produced are plentiful. This will be standard on our Mountain Rifle Kit and will be available individually as well.

A waterproof pan version will be available in a probably 3 months. Thanks for everybody's patience with this project. It took a little more time than anticipated to develop, but the results are well worth the effort. If you have any questions, just let us know.

All the best,
Jim and Katherine

Frank · « **Reply #1 on:** March 08, 2020, 01:15:02 AM »

Very nice Jim.

Gemmer · « **Reply #2 on:** March 08, 2020, 01:34:27 AM »

The lock looks great, can’t wait for my SMR to come!
Dwight Rutherford
(Gemmer)

EC121 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 08, 2020, 01:36:43 AM »

Kudos for not covering the sear spring screw up with the reverse curl in the bridle. Nice lock.

Bob Roller · « **Reply #4 on:** March 08, 2020, 01:41:27 AM »

Outstanding IMHO.Good job and what is the price??
Bob Roller

Stoner creek · « **Reply #5 on:** March 08, 2020, 03:13:31 AM »

It looks good but we’re getting a lot of kudos before we’ve even seen the thing spark. I hope it works well. There’s a lot of time and thought that has gone into this lock.

Scota4570 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 08, 2020, 03:20:39 AM »

Now I have to buy another SMR kit.

Hungry Horse · « **Reply #7 on:** March 08, 2020, 03:26:28 AM »

From the measurements given this sounds like it could be an alternative replacement lock. Looks real good.

Hungry Horse

smart dog · « **Reply #8 on:** March 08, 2020, 03:55:12 AM »

Hi Jim,
It looks like a great lock but the top jaw screw shape is different. Is there an original you modeled that from?

dave

Jim Kibler · « **Reply #9 on:** March 08, 2020, 04:56:08 AM »

Quote from: Stoner creek on March 08, 2020, 03:13:31 AM

It looks good but we’re getting a lot of kudos before we’ve even seen the thing spark. I hope it works well. There’s a lot of time and thought that has gone into this lock.

Oh, it sparks well! I'll get a video tomorrow. Thanks!

Thanks everybody for the nice comments. I think those who end up using this lock will be very pleased.

Smart Dog. I'll have to see if I can find some pictures. You see a range on the later English styled locks. Some screws are about spherical on top, some are more or less spherical with the top flattened off and sometimes you see the more squarish profile. There was a particular lock with a waterproof pan that I got this from, but am having trouble finding it now. Nice thing is that it can be easily modified if someone would prefer a more rounded profile.

Jim

B Shipman · « **Reply #10 on:** March 08, 2020, 06:23:49 AM »

I think this will do really well.

Chowmi · « **Reply #11 on:** March 08, 2020, 06:56:01 AM »

Jim,
That looks great! I wish I didn't have so many locks sitting in my inventory waiting for to be put on a gun...

However....
I really need a lock exactly like that in left hand. Think you might turn that CNC machine wrong way up?
Anxiously waiting,
Norm

scottmc · « **Reply #12 on:** March 08, 2020, 04:13:32 PM »

Looking good but please dont forget about us lefties. That's the lock I'm waiting for😁

Jeff Durnell · « **Reply #13 on:** March 08, 2020, 05:06:04 PM »

Oh yes please... Another lock hungry lefty here.

Jim Kibler · « **Reply #14 on:** March 08, 2020, 05:25:15 PM »

Here’s a quick video of sparking

Stoner creek · « **Reply #15 on:** March 08, 2020, 05:35:59 PM »

Hello Sparky!

Bob McBride · « **Reply #16 on:** March 08, 2020, 07:19:39 PM »

She’s a beaut Jim. I’ll be picking up a regular and waterproof version for sure. I’d also love to see the pics of the original jaw screw. A screw gun in a vise, a file, and 5 minutes will make it round if needed. I like the option to shape as desired, if desired. Well done.

P.W.Berkuta · « **Reply #17 on:** March 08, 2020, 07:38:58 PM »

Very nicely made Jim-

-- I have a SMR in the que so I think I will be ordering one of these in the near future ---

Jim Kibler · « **Reply #18 on:** March 08, 2020, 07:41:27 PM »

Smartdog. Here are a couple options for the top jaw. The first has been softened into more or a radius. This fits the feel of the screw I was trying to emulate better. I think I'll probably go this route. The second is fully rounded. Though I think it looks good and is appropriate, it's also a bit on the ordinary side and I think the screw with a bit more angular profile works better with the high breasted cock.

Here is a lock Frank House made that is directly copied from an original with the profile I'm shooting for. I have photos of the original somewhere, but will have to find them. Incidently the waterproof version I'll be making will be quite similar to this lock by Frank.

I'd also like to mention again my appreciation for the help Frank has provided. He's a true student of this guns we love and his assistance has been truly appreciated.

Jim Kibler · « **Reply #19 on:** March 08, 2020, 08:11:27 PM »

Here's another version. I think I'll settle on this. Also here's another original with a squarish profile.

Frank · « **Reply #20 on:** March 08, 2020, 09:06:43 PM »

I have one of your SMRs in 40 caliber. I was one of the first people to buy one and the 45 caliber wasn’t available. I will be ordering a 45 caliber when the waterproof lock is available.

Craig Wilcox · « **Reply #21 on:** March 08, 2020, 09:56:08 PM »

Really a good-looking lock, Jim! I like everything about it, especially that frizzen roller. Does the foot of the frizzen have to be hardened like the frizzen face?
Not a big SMR fan, but I'm sure I can come up with some use for the lock. Really nice workmanship.

smart dog · « **Reply #22 on:** March 09, 2020, 01:14:41 AM »

Hi Jim,
I meant no criticism just it looked different. I much prefer the appearance of the two examples of your lock that you show rather than Frank House's version.

dave

B.Barker · « **Reply #23 on:** March 09, 2020, 03:33:52 AM »

Great looking lock Jim.

rtadams · « **Reply #24 on:** March 09, 2020, 04:06:44 AM »

3-8-20

Jim,

What is the price of the lock without water proof pan?

What is the price of lock with water proof pan?

Best Regards,

Robert

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