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24th January 2021, 02:03 PM | #1 |
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Philip,
Although this lock has the same horizontal sear as the locks you mention, I have never (in my sheltered life!) seen one so simply constructed! Even on the earliest locks, like snapping tinderlocks, the sear has always been mounted using a pivot pin. This one is really New to me. |
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25th January 2021, 06:18 AM | #3 |
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Thank you for the photos, Philip.
Not seen that type either. It Is a simple design, and probably as good as the pinned type. As you say though, the Finnish model takes this design a step further. It is quite brilliant really. |
27th January 2021, 07:55 AM | #4 |
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Here is the inside of the patch box.
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27th January 2021, 02:26 PM | #6 |
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Raf,
Thank you for these photos! a few days ago I'd never seen one, now I've seen two with this simple sear ! Can you tell me where this lock is from? Best, Richard. |
28th January 2021, 11:30 AM | #7 |
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Sorry no idea. Just stumbled across it on the Net while researching snaplocks. Something about the shape of the cock makes me think Malasia
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28th January 2021, 01:43 PM | #8 |
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Thank you for the reply, Raf.
Yes, possibly Malasia. It also reminds me of the snaplock serpent, seen on some of Tipu Sultan's guns. |
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