Gun Lock for I.D.

[fernando]

Originally Posted by rickystl

... Two other unusal things with this lock. One is that it is of very large proportions. Larger than musket size, but not really large enough for wall gun size... Maybe the large size and holes in the pan signify that the lock was made as a design excersise? Just to show the lock makers capability?

Very nice lock you got there, Rick.
About its dimensions; you surely know that Miquelet locks can be rather large ... specially the military versions. Can you give us an ideia of its measurements?
Concerning the holes; i understand that the smith might have intended to make a show off sample for his ''catalogue", but why and only make two so small holes in the pan? Do the holes actual perforate the whole pan?