Left hand Alex Henry style percussion lock donated to ALR By Rolf

[Dennis Glazener]

Rolf kindly donated one of his 6 handmade, Left Hand, 4 screw bridle,  Alex Henry style percussion locks to ALR to be sold and used for ALR expenses, For those of you that did not follow the making of these beautiful locks, take a look at the URL’s below :

left-handed Alex Henry/Staton/Bob Roller lock. Part 1. The lock plate and Hammer
https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=73225.0
left-handed Alex Henry/Staton/Bob Roller lock.Part2. Four post bridle and screws
https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=73497.0
left-handed Alex Henry/Staton/Bob Roller lock. Part 3 The tumbler.
https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=73935.msg736278#msg736278
left-handed Alex Henry/Stanton/Bob Roller lock. Part4. The sear and sear spring.
https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=75495.msg750459#msg750459
left-handed Alex Henry/Stanton/Bob Roller lock. Part5. The fly.
https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=77291.msg765744#msg765744
Left-handed Alex Henry/Stanton/Bob Roller lock. Part6 Main spring & link.
https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=79419.msg782932#msg782932
Left-handed Alex Henry/Stanton/Bob Roller lock. Part 7. Case hardening
https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=79931.msg787754#msg787754

Rolf shipped this lock from Norway to Bob Roller for Bob to inspect the mechanics of the lock before donating it to ALR. Unfortunately, the main spring is just too heavy for anyone other than someone with huge hands like Wayne Estes The main spring needs to be either lightened up or a new one made with less strength.

We like to give ALR members a good deal on these donations, but the problem here is that if we priced this lock at anywhere near the actual labor costs to produce, none of us would be interested in buying it.  Bearing in mind that the stiff main spring needs to be lightened by the buyer of this lock, we will be pricing this one at $175. Knowing that L&R Percussion locks start at $160 and Chambers percussion locks are $230. Both are mass-produced locks with cast parts and 2 screw bridles whereas Rolf’s locks are hand-made out of solid steel and have 4 screw bridles. Plus, very few of these locks come in left-hand models.
We will follow our normal method of offering this lock to our members. The ad will stay up for approximately 2 weeks then locked and if multiple members have agreed to buy the lock at the stated price we will draw for the winner. ALR will ship the lock to the buyer and pay for the shipping/insurance.
Dennis Glazener
Tim Crosby

[Mattox Forge]

I will buy the lock.
Mike C

[Jimclassjr]

I would love to buy the lock !
Amazing craftsmanship, thank you for the opportunity.

[44-henry]

I would purchase it as well.

[RMC]

I would love to purchase this lock as well!
RMC

[Dennis Glazener]

OK we have several that want to buy the lock so we will be drawing at the end of the two week period.
Thanks
Dennis

[L.H. Smoke Pole]

I as a leftie would be interested as well.

[Bob Roller]

The first lock of this pattern (Stanton) I made was in 1987 and I got $250 for it.Then I made a few more and after that I raised the price to
$300.Rolf's project was to me a serious undertaking and $175 is a bargain for this level of workmanship.That hammer is an elegant thing that didn't reflect any ordinary line of thinking.Making 6 by hand even with mills and grinders is a major accomplishment.
Bob Roller
 

[scottmc]

Dennis, I would also be interested in purchasing this lock, also being a lefty.

Scott

[Dennis Glazener]

Ok, this for sale post will end late today. Anyone that wants to be included in the drawing to buy this lock needs to reply that they would like to be in the drawing for the first chance to buy this lock. I will lock this thread and make the drawing around 7PM EST TONIGHT.
Dennis

[Sandstrom]

Another lefty that would like to be in the running for an opportunity to buy this lock, thank-you for doing this!

[Dave B]

PM SENT PUT ME ON AS WELL

[Dennis Glazener]

Sorry I am late!
Its locked now and I will draw in a few minutes.
Dennis

[Dennis Glazener]

Ok we had 4 opps that should be 8, that agreed to purchase the lock and #4 won the draw and #4 was drawn  and #4  is RMC, so RMC you won the first chance to buy the lock atvthexdtated price of $175.00 which includes free shipping.

Please make payment  out to Dennis Glazener/ALR and mail it plus your US Mail address to : Dennis Glazener /ALR 917 Manakin Rd,  Midlothian, VA, 23113

If by chance RMC passes on the purchase, we will do another draw and give that member the next chance to buy the lock.

Congratulations on your purchase,
Dennis