17th century flintlock

Raf · 27th February 2014, 06:52 PM

Sorry Fernando . The lock I meant to post was the Romanof / Smyth lock which does have a separate manual pancover , like Evigneys lock evidently had . Although it is missing we can still see the post it hinged on. Therefore neither a half cock position or a doglock is required. Its a simple solution to the problem of how you keep a flashpan primed while the gun is not cocked . The gun is made ready to fire simply by cocking it and moving the flashpan cover out of the way .

27th February 2014, 06:52 PM	#8
Raf Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 252	Sorry Fernando . The lock I meant to post was the Romanof / Smyth lock which does have a separate manual pancover , like Evigneys lock evidently had . Although it is missing we can still see the post it hinged on. Therefore neither a half cock position or a doglock is required. Its a simple solution to the problem of how you keep a flashpan primed while the gun is not cocked . The gun is made ready to fire simply by cocking it and moving the flashpan cover out of the way . Attached Images