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Offline Naphtali

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Late English locks
« on: September 25, 2022, 08:26:37 PM »
I'm ferreting out what I refer to as an "extremely late English lock." Pedersoli's Mortimer rifle/shotgun lock appears to fulfill my want. But except for a brief handling of a friend's Mortimer Rifle nearly 20 years ago, I've neither examined nor shot one.

Aside from price, does this lock have design problems that obstruct or interfere with its long-term use?

Does the lock have quality control issues?
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I guess I want to know whether reliability and usability issues should preclude me from buying the lock.

Offline D. Taylor Sapergia

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Re: Late English locks
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2022, 08:55:59 PM »
A friend has a Pedersoli Mortimer fowling piece in 13 gauge that has been working perfectly for the past 20 or so years, and he is very difficult to beat shooting trap.  The lock is very impressive for a production piece.  I was unaware that the lock could be purchased separately...how much do "they" ask?
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Offline T*O*F

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Re: Late English locks
« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2022, 09:15:25 PM »
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does this lock have design problems that obstruct or interfere with its long-term use?
Rather, the question should be will you live long enough to wear the lock out.  How much long term use do you have left?
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Offline 44-henry

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Re: Late English locks
« Reply #3 on: September 26, 2022, 05:41:48 AM »
Very nice locks, I am curious why they didn't use this design in their flintlock double.

Offline hawkeye

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Re: Late English locks
« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2022, 09:01:03 PM »
What about lock function of the pedersoli mortimer pistol flintlock lock

Offline flatsguide

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Re: Late English locks
« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2022, 11:54:12 PM »
I have two on order! This is the reply from them, they were very prompt.
Dear Mr. Martel,

“the Mortimer flint lock is being worked on.
They will likely be ready around March 2023.
If you want, we can create an order, without any obligation, to book one for you.
Or you can try to contact us again next year.”