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Pennsylvania Rifle Works - broken lock help

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Bob_Johnson65:
Good evening all!

A co-worker has 2 percussion long rifles, both with non-functional locks.  The hammer moves freely and has no spring tension on both rifles, so I assume the mainsprings are broken.

One rifle is clearly marked "Pennsylvania Rifle Works."  Both rifles are small bore, I believe 31 caliber but will need to verify.

Besides the non-functional locks, both rifles have stock damage in the wrist area and will need a deep cleaning of the bore and ignition system.

Anyway, are there any recommendations for a competent gunsmith in the NE Florida or SE Georgia areas?  The owner would like to get these firearms into working condition.

Alternately, I could swap out the mainsprings myself.  Recommendations for reputable parts suppliers would be welcome.

Cheers to all and a Happy New Year!
 

rich pierce:
I do not have recommendations for a restorer, but wonder if you’ll be adding to the historical and collectible value of the guns by doing some of the work you have planned.

Bob_Johnson65:
The general thought process is that a functional firearm is more useful/collectable than a non-functioning firearm.

Longknife:
If you can get an old Track of the Wolf catalog there are actual size pictures of replacement locks. Remove the main springs and match them up to the pictures....LK

smylee grouch:
OR you could give Cabin Creek a call and discuss the project with them.

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