English Sliding Safeties (Thread from Gun Building was Re: resoling a frizzen)

[Mattox Forge]

Thanks. I have an original lock that needs a resol. Someone put the frizzen up to a flat grinder at some point. I filed out a new face from 1085 and hardened it. I  put some of the ground off parts on to the resol part to make the frizzen look whole again. I was a little worried about loosing the temper  but using the low heat solder sounds like a good idea.


Mike

I really like the older locks that have the sliding safety.  I have one, by Durs Egg.  Who made yours?

This gun was made by Brander and Potts.it is a well embellished Baker type target rifle. I like it because the the advanced type of sights it has.

I would like to see your Durs Egg lock and gun if you can post some photos.











Mike