Trade Gun Pics 2

[Oldetexian]

Ray, here's what I think you have a copy of, an RE Davis Harpers Ferry Lock;

https://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/751/1/LOCK-COMMON 

TOTW is actually out of stock on the above Lock

What does your lock measure? 5.25 long x .99 (1" tall at its tallest plate point)

If the one track has fits it, (or contact RE Davis) it might be cheaper in the long run to buy a new one, maybe? Without actually having the lock in hand to examine it, it could be 1 thing, or 2 things, or a combination of things?  It's only guess work?

I'd kind'a like to see a good picture of the lock mortise myself. That sometimes can tell some good stories.

Also, I'm not saying you have an RE Davis Lock (he would never turn something like that out), but I believe someone has tried to make this lock from different lock parts or a kit...

Thanks.  The lock plate measures 6.25 inches long and 1 and 3/8 tall. And I will post a picture of mortise later today.

[Eric Krewson]

Here is a Gustomsky trade gun lock or early North star West one from the early 70s.

[Eric Krewson]

Some of these locks have a curious marking on the inside of the plate. I thought it was a turtle but others said it was something else but I can't remember what.

[rollingb]

Some of these locks have a curious marking on the inside of the plate. I thought it was a turtle but others said it was something else but I can't remember what.

The mark sort'a resembles an 8-sided star,....
https://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/711/2/IN-STAR-3-S

[Keb]

Some of these locks have a curious marking on the inside of the plate. I thought it was a turtle but others said it was something else but I can't remember what.

It's been said the mark is the "north star" Gustompsky used for his company, "Northstar". He also put it on the triggers he made.