A true conversion, this percussion lock retains the pan molding, flash fence, and hole for frizzen pivot screw. Converted original locks often have an empty hole, or tap the hole and plug it with a screw. Parts and screws are the same as on the flint lock, except for the cap lock’s unique plate, pan bolster, and the percussion hammer. This is a fin

John Bailes - London, right Percussion Conversion Lock Fine original flint locks were converted to percussion, during the 1825 to 1880 period. The flash hole was replaced with a powder drum and nipple, which we offer separately. Old time gunsmiths cut away the pan, discarded the frizzen, frizzen spring, and cock. A new hammer was added, and screws

John Bailes - London left Percussion Conversion Lock This left hand John Bailes cap lock exactly matches our right hand John Bailes cap lock. Each can be made to interchange with our right and left hand John Bailes flint locks. Fine original flint locks were converted to percussion, during the 1825 to 1880 period. The flash hole was replaced with a

L&R's new Classic cap lock is a true conversion. The pan is still evident on the lock plate. The pan molding and flash fence have been retained, and the pan groove has been enlarged to accept a 1/2" diameter powder drum and nipple. L&R's new conversion lock is made to be a tight fit in the Siler lock mortise, and is a tiny bit larger, with a longer

Henry Nock was granted a patent in April, 1757, for his clever "false breech", which improved ignition and increased velocity in flint guns. Similar to a modern Diesel "pre-ignition chamber", later percussion breeches were modeled after his design. We offer this patent drawing reprint, which shows his powder chamber and flash hole liner installatio

Malleable steel, the tang may be straightened or bent cold. X-ray inspected for internal flaws. The short .500" thread depth allows a very strong thread engagement when seated to the inside shoulder. It requires flash hole liner for flint use, or a powder drum for percussion use, each sold separately. The powder chamber is .26" diameter, to permit

Malleable steel, the tang may be straightened or bent cold. X-ray inspected for internal flaws. The short .500" thread depth allows a very strong thread engagement when seated to the inside shoulder. It requires flash hole liner for flint use, or a powder drum for percussion use, each sold separately. The powder chamber is .26" diameter, to permit

This cleverly designed slant faced plug and tang by L&R Lock Co. is threaded 5/8-18 with .650" thread journal length, and .500" thread engagement for strength. The powder chamber is .315" diameter, ending in a large flash channel which is gently angled to the nipple seat. Most important, the plug and tang mating surfaces are machined flat, for a s

This cleverly designed slant faced plug and tang by L&R Lock Co. is threaded 3/4-16 with .690" thread journal length, and .500" thread engagement for strength. The powder chamber is .375" diameter, ending in a large flash channel which is gently angled to the nipple seat. Most important, the plug and tang mating surfaces are machined flat, for a s

Our small brass flint lock priming valve has a knurled body, which may be glued to a 19/64" hole in your wood, horn, or antler priming flask. Drill deep enough to hold a quantity of priming powder. The valve spout unscrews, to allow refilling through the brass body, using a funnel. Use FFFFg black powder, for priming only. Best quality, solid brass

A screw in priming valve for a Colt size flask with 10-1mm threads. The valve is used by removing the flask valve spring, locking the flask open and threading the priming valve into the spout hole. Use FFFFg black powder, for priming only. Best quality, made in the USA, this tiny valve dispenses three grains weight of priming powder, each time the

A screw in priming valve for a pocket size flask, fits our #FLASK-POCKET and #FLASK-UNUM. The valve is used by removing the flask valve spring, locking the flask open and threading the priming valve into the spout hole. Use FFFFg black powder, for priming only. Best quality, made in the USA, this tiny valve dispenses three grains volume of priming