Choosing the proper lock???

[melsdad]

I have yet to order a lock. And have changed the size and caliber of my build. I am going with a 13/16" x 44" .40 cal. I am looking to build a lancaster style rifle. I am thinking I can go with a large siler now...any thoughts?

[rollingb]

Chamber's Deluxe Siler lock is an excellent lock for sure,... !  

[gunmaker]

That's a good choice, or look at Chambers web page.  Plenty of early flintlock's on there, & their all good....Tom

[shootem32]

Chambers  Goldenage this is the fastest lock I have ever shot just got done with my 37th gun and this is the only lock I will use. Have one in my 45 & 32.  A friend thought his Large Siler was fast then he shot my 45 with the Goldenage lock and his words WOW.

[Hanshi]

The standard Large Siler is a fantastic lock and the Deluxe version is said to be even better.  I have a Chambers GA lock and the Deluxe Siler is the same lock but with a regular Siler plate.  The GA lock is amazing.

[melsdad]

So a golden age would definetly be proper for a lancaster build then?

[shootem32]

The only way I would go, and it will look very good too.

[pathfinder]

Chambers  Goldenage this is the fastest lock I have ever shot just got done with my 37th gun and this is the only lock I will use. Have one in my 45 & 32.  A friend thought his Large Siler was fast then he shot my 45 with the Goldenage lock and his words WOW.

I'd bet my Bob Roller Durrs-Egg is A LOT faster, but then not everyone is willing to spend $225.00+ for a lock!  Bob is VERY selective on what locks he will work on, Ketland, Manton, and Durrs-Egg are the ones he's done for me. Fast, fast, fast!

But back to the question, with a 13/16's barrel, I would think a small smiler would give the slim wrist and balance that the barrel would warrent. Just my 2¢. Except the Roller comments,that's gospel.

[B.Habermehl]

Any of Camber's Siler varients will work well. The improved or super siler, and the golden age come to mind. Both are excellent locks, If your thinking about a later lancaster, post rev war, then the late ketland is a goodie also. It's reputed to be the fastest of the chambers line. BJH

[Captchee]

Im with patfinder on this one .
 If built  proper , your rifle should be small and slim . A Large siler IMO would  be to big . If it were me  I would go with a small siler or a Late Ketland .
 I would also agree with this DE opinion

[Hanshi]

I must be in the minority but I prefer larger locks.  Of course some locks are not right for certain builds, but given the choice, I'd go with the larger lock that fit the time period and and gun stile.

[Buzzard]

I agree with Path, i use Manton locks on any 13/16 or smaller barrel that requires an English lock. Grind off the tail and it becomes an small late Ketland as well. Your only other choices are: small Siler, not a good choice due to reliablity issues, Chambers small english round face, if your build needs a 1730ish lock. Now that's a nice little lock! Note: the RE Davis small Siler lock works well.