Home made Caplock Build

[Capn Jack]

These things are addictive...
Here is the lock so far. Tough work with a drill press, grinder, hacksaw and files.
Don't know if it will be a rifle, or pistol. That depends on the barrel I find.
I cheated and used coil springs.
Pattern off of the WEB with needed modifications.

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[DB is Here]

Very cool.

 

[GOG]

Nicely done.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Nice looking lock...
Interesting layout of the internals...Just for comparison here is a internal view of an original percussion lock.
( Not trying to show anyone one up here...just showing for comparison and discussion )
Andy

 

[gemihur]

I can't wait to see the progression of this design.
I've assembled but never designed. (other than furniture)
absolutely Fabulous, man!

 

[Capn Jack]

This was going to be a copy of pistol shown on the WEB, "Hardware Store Muzzle Loader" but the further I got into
it, (Working from the video), I found nothing fit right and 3/8" steel plate does not lend itself well to working with home shop tools.
I had to make several modifications and used whatever I had on hand.
Now to find a barrel.

 

[Capn Jack]

Nice looking lock...
Interesting layout of the internals...Just for comparison here is a internal view of an original percussion lock.
( Not trying to show anyone one up here...just showing for comparison and discussion )
Andy
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Andy, those guys had to have been watchmakers as well as gunsmiths. Flat springs, ARGH ! To make one of
those is a project in itself. There are some good videos that show how to make them.
Everything on YouTube a?

 

[gemihur]

You didn't cheat. There are no rules.
... seems like your trigger may be offset to the lock's side but don't let that deter you.
You are blazing new ground, man!

 

[Capn Jack]

The trigger also came out that way on my Matchlock.
Works out great for a right hander.

 

[Ura-Ki]

There are no mistakes, only happy accidents!




Bob Ross

 

[GOG]

...and happy trees.

 

[Bon Sauvage]

Wow!

 

[gemihur]

...
Bob Ross was no gunsmith.

 

[KKG]

You did such a fine job on the Match Lock it's going to be hard waiting got the pictures!!!

 

[Capn Jack]

Bought a .50 cal. rifle barrel on e-bay at 0'dark 30 this morning.
Let the games begin !

 

[ma96782]

So then.....you finally graduated?



Aloha, Mark

 

[turq]

I would be interested in how much you paid for the bbl on sneebay
What config was the bbl? Fast slow dia .?
I have some I need to sell.
As well as some bullet molds and wheel weights and pure dead lead.
It's addicting alright. My pure lead is still in the shipping box marked 42#

 

[Capn Jack]

turg,
With tax & shipping $69.00. In the white, un-drilled, 32" long, 15/16 across the flats. It's rifled, unknown twist. This will be my first time, "Building", a muzzle loading rifle. I just recently built a Matchlock Smooth Bore. The last time I owned a ML rifle, (years ago) I just payed my money and took my chances.

I'll be looking for a .50 Maxi-Ball mold before long.

 

[Longbeard]

These things are addictive...
Here is the lock so far. Tough work with a drill press, grinder, hacksaw and files.
Don't know if it will be a rifle, or pistol. That depends on the barrel I find.
I cheated and used coil springs.
Pattern off of the WEB with needed modifications.
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I only wish I had such a nice place to work. I cleaned my .54 percussion sitting on the
floor of the bedroom drawing the water out of the tub & pouring the waste into the
toilet... Ah well, some day...
Longbeard

 

[Capn Jack]

Been there, done that...
The ring is a bugger to get out of the tub.
Next time try a bucket of soapy water with a shotgun swab on your cleaning rod.
The wet swab creates a suction in the barrel that pulls the water in and out, or you
can just pour the water into the barrel.