Snaphaunce Lock for I.D.

rickystl · 7th July 2012, 06:05 PM

Hi Michael. Thanks for moving this thread up to a current date. I forgot to post an update for my lock.
I almost missed Fernando's post. Thanks. And thanks for the additional Links.
Hi Cerjak. That is a great example of a Moroccan, Afedali style long gun. Great condition. The lock on your gun is almost a clone of mine. Thanks for Posting your pics.

Update: As mentioned earlier in this thread, this lock was missing it's top screw. I have four other original top screws that I thought I might be able to use? However, who ever staked that ramrod tip into the lower hole of the hammer destroyed the threads.

So, I had to re-thread the hammer and make a new top screw. Actually, the new top screw matches better than one of the originals would have, due to this lock being in such good condition. Anyway, here are some pics of the lock with the new top screw. Thanks for looking. Rick.

Matchlock · 7th July 2012, 06:13 PM

Good job, Rick,

May I suggest considering doing a bit of additional filing to abrase the traces of the lathe?

I would also think over replacing the missing top spur of the cock.

Best,
Michael

rickystl · 8th July 2012, 07:42 PM

Hi Michael. Those lathe marks show up more in photos than they do to the naked eye. But then, my eyes are getting older.

Again, good catch Michael. That's an easy one to fix.
What looks broken on top of the hammer is actually not broke. That's all the longer they were on these Moroccan locks. You will notice this on other examples. It looks broke in the photos because whoever staked that ramrod tip had to bend it over to get it in place.

However, I'll try to clean it up a bit. Thanks, Rick.

7th July 2012, 06:05 PM	#1
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,633	Hi Michael. Thanks for moving this thread up to a current date. I forgot to post an update for my lock. I almost missed Fernando's post. Thanks. And thanks for the additional Links. Hi Cerjak. That is a great example of a Moroccan, Afedali style long gun. Great condition. The lock on your gun is almost a clone of mine. Thanks for Posting your pics. Update: As mentioned earlier in this thread, this lock was missing it's top screw. I have four other original top screws that I thought I might be able to use? However, who ever staked that ramrod tip into the lower hole of the hammer destroyed the threads. So, I had to re-thread the hammer and make a new top screw. Actually, the new top screw matches better than one of the originals would have, due to this lock being in such good condition. Anyway, here are some pics of the lock with the new top screw. Thanks for looking. Rick. Attached Images

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7th July 2012, 06:13 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Good job, Rick, May I suggest considering doing a bit of additional filing to abrase the traces of the lathe? I would also think over replacing the missing top spur of the cock. Best, Michael

8th July 2012, 07:42 PM	#3
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,633	Hi Michael. Those lathe marks show up more in photos than they do to the naked eye. But then, my eyes are getting older. Again, good catch Michael. That's an easy one to fix. What looks broken on top of the hammer is actually not broke. That's all the longer they were on these Moroccan locks. You will notice this on other examples. It looks broke in the photos because whoever staked that ramrod tip had to bend it over to get it in place. However, I'll try to clean it up a bit. Thanks, Rick.