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Offline ridjrunr

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Leman lock panels
« on: July 16, 2019, 12:11:13 PM »
Am asking for pictures of Leman rifle lock panel shapes. Either custon built or semi custom kit Leman rifles. Share wutchoo got please  :*:
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Re: Leman lock panels
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2019, 12:49:37 PM »
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Re: Leman lock panels
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2019, 06:45:38 PM »
That's pretty darn close I'd say, Kees...

Click on this link below for a picture of an original.

http://files.thecobbs.com/a34_lot58_1-max.jpg

Though this could be a fake? I notice a cut in the front of the hammer cup and I'm not sure that's original? I've always been under the impression that cut was a modern alteration to eliminate stuck caps once fired.
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Re: Leman lock panels
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2019, 07:33:58 PM »
WOW! Thanks guys!  :bow

You can betcha Ol'Dan is up to something....seems he always is.  :toast

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Re: Leman lock panels
« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2019, 12:35:19 PM »
Thanks for the above input. Looking for options and ideas basically. I had Pecotonica rough me out a Leman half stock but my finished rifle will be only inspired by such :laffing.
It will be a flintlock and have a couple of different locks that will fit, one being an L&R late english the other an L&R Maslin. It will be fitted with a 7/8", .45 barrel. [ Invalid Attachment ]

After reading the above, I feel I should clarify. The two locks mentioned are ones I have, am just trying to decide if I can reduce the size of the panel on the lock side to match either one. The maslin being a bit smaller plate size.
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Re: Leman lock panels
« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2019, 02:45:10 PM »
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Re: Leman lock panels
« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2019, 05:11:19 PM »
Thanks for the above input. Looking for options and ideas basically. I had Pecotonica rough me out a Leman half stock but my finished rifle will be only inspired by such :laffing.
It will be a flintlock and have a couple of different locks that will fit, one being an L&R late english the other an L&R Maslin. It will be fitted with a 7/8", .45 barrel. [ Invalid Attachment ]

After reading the above, I feel I should clarify. The two locks mentioned are ones I have, am just trying to decide if I can reduce the size of the panel on the lock side to match either one. The maslin being a bit smaller plate size.

ridjrunr,

Just wondering why two different locks? IMHO, I would go with the one that's closest - and save the other lock for a possible project down the road. L&R makes good locks IMHO.

I use / shoot mainly .45 x 7/8 Green Mnt Barrels and have no complaints... What barrel maker are you using in this build. Just wondering.  :shake
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Re: Leman lock panels
« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2019, 02:17:01 PM »
Ohio Joe, no particular reason other than I have both on hand. I decided to go with an L&R late English with a double throat hammer.
The barrel I am using is an early cva with very minimal markings on barrel, no safety or place of origin clutter and a real low ser. number etc..I cut off the pattent breech and will install a very traditional flat based breechplug. The inside is like new so am keeping my finger crossed for a great shooter in that barrel.
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Re: Leman lock panels
« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2019, 02:35:31 PM »
Ohio Joe, no particular reason other than I have both on hand. I decided to go with an L&R late English with a double throat hammer.
The barrel I am using is an early cva with very minimal markings on barrel, no safety or place of origin clutter and a real low ser. number etc..I cut off the pattent breech and will install a very traditional flat based breechplug. The inside is like new so am keeping my finger crossed for a great shooter in that barrel.

I bet it will be a good shooter.  :bl th up  I shortened a .45 CVA Mnt Rifle Barrel that was made at least 40+ years ago and it's a great shooting barrel. I too went with the same style flat based breechplug... Good move!  :hairy
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Re: Leman lock panels
« Reply #9 on: October 24, 2019, 02:40:37 PM »
I have two,"in the whites" I need to finish before I go much further on the Leman. A PA fowler and a restock of my Austin & Halleck. The A& H may need a real little bit of wood work yet but not much. They both have wonderfull curly maple stock wood.
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