Bedford County Style Caplock

[BigSkyRambler]

Nice Bedford County style caplock. Douglas .45 barrel. Lock stamped DEAN MITTON inside.
It is my understanding that Mitton took over Russ Hamm's lock business.  I have also read that his locks did not live up to his predecessor's work. Any thoughts on this?

[rich pierce]

Percussion locks are not that complicated. They just pop a cap. I’d not be concerned.

[oldtravler61]

  Like Rich said no concern but Dean Mutton flintlocks are a whole different animal...lol

[T*O*F]

Percussion locks are not that complicated. They just pop a cap. I’d not be concerned.

Now that's funny!!  I wonder if Bob Roller and all the long range shooters who use his Alex Henry and Gibbs locks agree.

[rich pierce]

Percussion locks are not that complicated. They just pop a cap. I’d not be concerned.

Now that's funny!!  I wonder if Bob Roller and all the long range shooters who use his Alex Henry and Gibbs locks agree.

A Rolex and a Timex both keep time. People don’t buy a Rolex because it keeps better time. They buy it because they like top shelf things. But I’d be interested in any head to head tests between percussion locks that show improved ignition reliability or speed. Durability - I can see that. Who buys something isn’t real performance data -is it?

[JTR]

Percussion locks are not that complicated. They just pop a cap. I’d not be concerned.

Now that's funny!!  I wonder if Bob Roller and all the long range shooters who use his Alex Henry and Gibbs locks agree.

A Rolex and a Timex both keep time. People don’t buy a Rolex because it keeps better time. They buy it because they like top shelf things. But I’d be interested in any head to head tests between percussion locks that show improved ignition reliability or speed. Durability - I can see that. Who buys something isn’t real performance data -is it?

I'd guess you've never pulled the trigger on a Roller lock.

[rich pierce]

Percussion locks are not that complicated. They just pop a cap. I’d not be concerned.

Now that's funny!!  I wonder if Bob Roller and all the long range shooters who use his Alex Henry and Gibbs locks agree.

A Rolex and a Timex both keep time. People don’t buy a Rolex because it keeps better time. They buy it because they like top shelf things. But I’d be interested in any head to head tests between percussion locks that show improved ignition reliability or speed. Durability - I can see that. Who buys something isn’t real performance data -is it?

I'd guess you've never pulled the trigger on a Roller lock.

Actually I have, on 3 different locks made by Bob. I love them because I can appreciate nice things.  With a double set triggers, I’ve never felt the trigger pull.