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Offline RichG

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trade gun lock
« on: December 21, 2020, 12:30:41 AM »
building a pair of Wheeler trade guns for turkey hunting.(for trade and treaty p.73) Looked like a more comfortable gun in 12 ga than a typical NW gun.  I have a Davis trade gun lock and a Davis early English.
The early English is a better match. Also saw that Caywood has some English trade gun/NW gun locks. Has anyone used the Caywood locks? How do they compare with Davis?

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Re: trade gun lock
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2020, 12:37:39 AM »
I've never installed a Caywood lock in a rifle/gun, but I have a new Caywood late English flintlock in my collection, and it is a heck of a sparker...nicely made lock.  I intend to put it on a SMR build coming up.
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Offline RichG

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Re: trade gun lock
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2020, 02:34:17 AM »
The only Caywood lock I've seen on a gun was at the gun stock carving class with the
Washington gun makers that Eric von Aschwege instructed. One of the students had a southern Mtn. gun with the Caywood SMR lock. Buitiful gun, very slim. I can't remember his namebut I'm sure he was from Vancouver Island BC.

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Re: trade gun lock
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2020, 02:48:29 AM »
I have used Caywood locks for quite a few yrs now an I think they are very good locks. Mine are smooth an are great sparkers. My Caywood "Wilson" locks is the fastest locks of all the different style an makes of locks that I have an includes Chambers round faced english and some early Ketlands. The only downside I can see with a Caywood lock is that Danny is a one man operation an parts if you ever need some could be hard to get. For that reason is why I bought extra springs and such for my locks. Ive never needed them yet but when I pass these onto the grandboys they might need them. I dont think you can go wrong with any Caywood lock.
Nothing beats the feel of a handmade southern iron mounted flintlock on a cold frosty morning

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Re: trade gun lock
« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2020, 03:12:03 AM »
Caywood locks (and triggers) are real fine.  These were designed, and molds made by Mr. Kiwi Rowe, after original locks, are well assembled and spark!  Have been using them for about 20 years, with no issues.  Sweet locks.  Bob

Offline RichG

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Re: trade gun lock
« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2020, 04:28:18 AM »
Good information. Thanks. I think I'll have to give him a call and see about his inventory.

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Re: trade gun lock
« Reply #6 on: December 21, 2020, 05:41:59 PM »
I could say much but choose to say nothing and stay out of trouble.
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Say, any of you boys smithies? Or, if not smithies per se, were you otherwise trained in the metallurgic arts before straitened circumstances forced you into a life of aimless wanderin'?

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Re: trade gun lock
« Reply #7 on: December 22, 2020, 01:03:18 AM »
I could say much but choose to say nothing and stay out of trouble.
The silence is deafening, and since when do you want to stay out of trouble? :o

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Re: trade gun lock
« Reply #8 on: December 22, 2020, 02:04:13 AM »
I could say much but choose to say nothing and stay out of trouble.
The silence is deafening, and since when do you want to stay out of trouble? :o
I've become a gentleman like Stonercreek....
NEW WEBSITE! www.mikebrooksflintlocks.com
Say, any of you boys smithies? Or, if not smithies per se, were you otherwise trained in the metallurgic arts before straitened circumstances forced you into a life of aimless wanderin'?

Offline David Rase

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Re: trade gun lock
« Reply #9 on: December 22, 2020, 02:32:12 AM »
I could say much but choose to say nothing and stay out of trouble.
The silence is deafening, and since when do you want to stay out of trouble? :o
I've become a gentleman like Stonercreek....
Glad to see that Wayne has made an influence on you.  The only thing rubbing off on me from Wayne is my Bourbon consumption. 
David
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Re: trade gun lock
« Reply #10 on: December 22, 2020, 10:12:49 PM »
I could say much but choose to say nothing and stay out of trouble.
The silence is deafening, and since when do you want to stay out of trouble? :o
I've become a gentleman like Stonercreek....
Glad to see that Wayne has made an influence on you.  The only thing rubbing off on me from Wayne is my Bourbon consumption. 
David

lol ;D ;D ;D
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Offline blienemann

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Re: trade gun lock
« Reply #11 on: December 23, 2020, 01:55:19 AM »
Hey, we all need to have fun occasionally . . . but 

The OP asked a serious question, and the first responses dealt with that topic, offering anywhere from one lock to many year's experience. 

Then the off topic remarks began.  Maybe a variation on what Mom used to tell us should apply here - "if you don't have anything to say, don't say it".  Or maybe we start a heading for the good old boys to kid around, and trade inside jokes?

I have heard from alr readers that the site is slipping the last year or two.  Still many good topics and much good info.  But some new folks feel the need to post a short, meaningless comment like "me, too" or "that is great" with every topic, and older members also post some unrelated or sarcastic comment on nearly every post.  Are folks wanting to get the numbers up after their name?  Hero member might be a good thing, or just long winded?

OK, I am not a host, just like to tune in and see what I can learn.  And sort through the fluff.  Still a great site, and thanks to all.  Merry Christmas, and a much brighter, healthier and happier new year!  Grumpy ole Bob.  :)