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Offline yip

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WHICH LOCK
« on: May 23, 2024, 04:15:31 PM »
 i'm planning on a Bucks County rifle and i have a problem. which lock should i use, a small or a large Siler, and also how much wood should i have from the bottom of the r/r channel and the bottom of the forearm? with all my measures i have about an 1/8", i'm a little afraid i'm in trouble.
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Offline 45-110

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Re: WHICH LOCK
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2024, 05:27:02 PM »
Draw it out with the intended barrel size and ramrod.....there is your answer!
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Re: WHICH LOCK
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2024, 06:06:41 PM »
Quote from: yip on May 23, 2024, 04:15:31 PM
i'm planning on a Bucks County rifle and i have a problem. which lock should i use, a small or a large Siler, and also how much wood should i have from the bottom of the r/r channel and the bottom of the forearm? with all my measures i have about an 1/8", i'm a little afraid i'm in trouble.
Large siler. 1/8" is fine if you pay attention.
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« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2024, 06:12:25 PM »
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Offline yip

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Re: WHICH LOCK
« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2024, 06:49:26 PM »
  i got a Rice barrel thars just shy of 1" at the breech
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Offline Jim Kibler

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Re: WHICH LOCK
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2024, 07:19:18 PM »
The amount of wood shown below the ramrod hole in the above schematic is pretty generous.  Things often work out better if this is less.
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Offline yip

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Re: WHICH LOCK
« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2024, 08:50:57 PM »
  i plan on using a small Siler, it seems to fit be better large looks a little big
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Offline D. Taylor Sapergia

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Re: WHICH LOCK
« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2024, 09:29:17 PM »
When I built my A. Verner copy, I used a Getz .50 cal. X 48" long barrel that is 1" at the breech.  In keeping with the original I was emulating, I used a hooked breech plug with a standing breech tang.  I used a large Siler percussion plate and made it into a flintlock using TOW's cock, pan, and frizzen spring which have lots of steel for filing to correct shape.  The large Siler is not too big for this rifle...pictures of original rifle and my copy included here.






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Re: WHICH LOCK
« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2024, 07:40:51 PM »
 SPEAKING OF BUCKS COUNTY WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO FLEHTO?, HE'S THE B/C MAN
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Offline rich pierce

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Re: WHICH LOCK
« Reply #9 on: May 25, 2024, 07:44:53 PM »
Quote from: yip on May 25, 2024, 07:40:51 PM
SPEAKING OF BUCKS COUNTY WHERE HAS HAPPENED TO FLEHTO?, HE'S THE B/C MAN
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Re: WHICH LOCK
« Reply #10 on: May 25, 2024, 08:15:56 PM »
  SURE HOPE HE'S ALRIGHT!
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Offline rich pierce

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« Reply #11 on: May 25, 2024, 09:42:21 PM »
Quote from: yip on May 25, 2024, 08:15:56 PM
  SURE HOPE HE'S ALRIGHT!

It’s possible that our Fred Lehto has passed away. I found an obit that might refer to him. If so, may he rest in peace.
https://memorials.phillipfuneralhome.com/frederick-lehto/5407355/
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Offline yip

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Re: WHICH LOCK
« Reply #12 on: May 25, 2024, 09:55:17 PM »
  I RECKON THATS HIM, MAY HE REST IN PEACE!  THANKS RICH
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