Who Made This Lock?

[PBSmith]

Below are pictures of a modern percussion lock that I hope to incorporate in a new build (by another, not me). Can anyone provide information about the maker of this item, or is it too generic to nail down a name? I should add that the lock is at least 45 years old, "New Old Stock" as the saying goes.

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[LAGS]

I can not give you any information on who made that lock. , or what it came off.
But if you have seen some of my posts, you can see that you can fit them to almost any rifle with a little work.
Especially if you are starting with a stock blank .

[frumplepigskin]

Looks like a Siler but it's been a long time since I saw one

[PBSmith]

Looks like a Siler but it's been a long time since I saw one

I believe you might be correct with Siler. I know my father used locks of that name in some of the rifles he built. And he often made the trip to Friendship, which is where he might have purchased this lock.

Thanks for your response.

[PBSmith]

I can not give you any information on who made that lock. , or what it came off.
But if you have seen some of my posts, you can see that you can fit them to almost any rifle with a little work.
Especially if you are starting with a stock blank .

That's good news. I'll have to look into your posts. The lockplate on the lock pictured here is very close in size and shape to the one on the rifle I would like to have restocked.
Thanks for responding.

[LAGS]

The size and shape may be close.
But is the inletting lined up to the lock plate with the drum lined up on the barrel .
The drum on that lock is the Accuracy Point to locate the whole lock.
Then look at where the trigger and sear will line up.
Checking these points first , will help you decide if fitting that lock is worth it or you will have to go with a new stock too.
There is one other thing you need to look at with that new lock on that old stock.
The hammer?
How does it line up with the nipple.
You may have to adjust or bend the hammer to line up with the nipple .
Also you may have to adjust the nipple a little to get prevent having to use a different hammer because the angles on both do not line up correctly .

[LAGS]

Question,
Why do you want to replace your lock ?
Is it broken or worn .
If so , can it be repaired ?

[PBSmith]

Question,
Why do you want to replace your lock ?
Is it broken or worn .
If so , can it be repaired ?

Lock is old, worn and looks like it's been messed with. In a moment of desperation, I hammered on a few parts and got it working. It looks like it might have been built from scrounged parts. If this new (Siler?) lock fits, I will probably try that. I only wish I could find a local auto mechanic here in my home town who shares your outlook and ingenuity.

[LAGS]

Where do you live ?

[PBSmith]

If you provide the dimensions of the lock plate, it would help narrow down the maker.

From tip to tail the lock plate measures exactly 5.25". At its greatest depth, it measures very close to 1 inch.

From the back side, the new lock pictured here closely resembles the lock in my recent post, "Cost Guesstimate Anyone?" The shape and dimensions of the two lock plates are also quite close..