Hardening And Tempering Siler Lock Components

[Mule Brain]

I acquired a built large Siler lock, however the parts that needed hardening and tempering was never done.

I have the instruction sheets that came with the kit in 1998, however I want to know how any of you are doing it?
I have a coal forge, torches, and ovens to work with. I was also given a jar full of Kasenit, but it doesn't call for that.

Thoughts, tips, and tricks?  Frizzen, tumbler, sear, and fly need the service.   

[Marcruger]

I would make a call to Chambers and chat with Jim or Barbie about it.  If it is not a Deluxe Siler it might be a good opportunity to upgrade some components? God bless, Marc

[Jim Evans]

I acquired a built large Siler lock, however the parts that needed hardening and tempering was never done.

I have the instruction sheets that came with the kit in 1998, however I want to know how any of you are doing it?
I have a coal forge, torches, and ovens to work with. I was also given a jar full of Kasenit, but it doesn't call for that.

Thoughts, tips, and tricks?  Frizzen, tumbler, sear, and fly need the service.

Here is some instruction that may help you.

[Bob Roller]

If it's not supposed to be case hardened then it must be a steel that hardens in oil or water and then be tempered to relieve after hardening.
Early in my lock making I sought and found materials that did not have to be case hardened for lock parts.Sear,tumbler and "fly"all oil hardened.I have never tried to assemble a kit and anyone that has is ahead of me.
Bob Roller

[Robin Henderson]

I used the instructions that came with mine. If I remember correctly, I had to redo the frizzen to get it right....Shot that rifle for years and it was still sparking strong when I sold it.

[heinz]

I followed the instructions and used a Mapp gas torch in a ceramic flower pot as a heat source.  I always did it by color.  Worked fine and I think I did a dozen of them. I did a few with an acetylene torch which is much easier. 
Be careful not to get the frizzed too hard, the flint has to be able to shave it. 

[Mule Brain]

Thanks for the info, will call and see about upgrading parts on this lock first. Then onto taking a crack at it!