A flint lock for comments

corrado26 · 15th January 2019, 04:36 PM

Fernando, I have this book in my library and I know this drawing, but unfortunately it doesn't help to identify the origin of this pistol. But this is another topic and has nothing to do with your lock!
corrado26

fernando · 15th January 2019, 05:15 PM

Still is always a pleasure to appreciate a beautiful pistol like the one you have just posted, Udo.
On the other hand, there are no traces of worn fluting in my lock frizzen face, judging by the smooth margins left. Also the battery tapering profile doesn't appear to be consistent with a 'classic' frizzen device.

Fernando K · 15th January 2019, 07:51 PM

Fernando, namesake

The fact that the frizen face is narrowed down, and also the "dovetail" of the original frizen, is a mechanical solution, so that as the insert is put into place, the transversal pressure that is exercised ensure its positioning, without the need for screw or tight fixation, or welding (as I have seen in some copies)

It is unfortunate that we do not have more images, where you can see the configuration of the lock that you had the kindness to upload, for me

affectionately

fernando · 15th January 2019, 08:57 PM

Muy bien, Fernando ... y muchas gracias

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DaleH · 16th January 2019, 02:23 AM

Dare I ask ... is the top jaw screw a ‘new’ replacement? The thread form looks too good and too new, to me anyway.

fernando · 16th January 2019, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaleH

Dare I ask ... is the top jaw screw a ‘new’ replacement? The thread form looks too good and too new, to me anyway.

I don't think so, Dale. The ring looks rather original and there are no signs of the thread part having been added later.

15th January 2019, 04:36 PM	#1
corrado26 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Black Forest, Germany Posts: 1,226	Fernando, I have this book in my library and I know this drawing, but unfortunately it doesn't help to identify the origin of this pistol. But this is another topic and has nothing to do with your lock! corrado26

15th January 2019, 05:15 PM	#2
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Still is always a pleasure to appreciate a beautiful pistol like the one you have just posted, Udo. On the other hand, there are no traces of worn fluting in my lock frizzen face, judging by the smooth margins left. Also the battery tapering profile doesn't appear to be consistent with a 'classic' frizzen device.

15th January 2019, 07:51 PM	#3
Fernando K Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 671	Fernando, namesake The fact that the frizen face is narrowed down, and also the "dovetail" of the original frizen, is a mechanical solution, so that as the insert is put into place, the transversal pressure that is exercised ensure its positioning, without the need for screw or tight fixation, or welding (as I have seen in some copies) It is unfortunate that we do not have more images, where you can see the configuration of the lock that you had the kindness to upload, for me affectionately

15th January 2019, 08:57 PM	#4
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Muy bien, Fernando ... y muchas gracias .

16th January 2019, 02:23 AM	#5
DaleH Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: near Boston - USA Posts: 12	Dare I ask ... is the top jaw screw a ‘new’ replacement? The thread form looks too good and too new, to me anyway.