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Matchlock · 5th July 2012, 03:22 PM

Hi Rick,

The rectangularly angled end of that sear looks rather crude and also a bit too long.
Its length should only be 2.5 cm and it should taper over its length, with the edges rounded, like the sear of the snaphaunce lock attached.

Best,
Michael

5th July 2012, 03:22 PM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Rick, The rectangularly angled end of that sear looks rather crude and also a bit too long. Its length should only be 2.5 cm and it should taper over its length, with the edges rounded, like the sear of the snaphaunce lock attached. Best, Michael Attached Images Last edited by Matchlock; 5th July 2012 at 03:36 PM.