Description
New Old Stock (NOS) Davis assembled, Siler LEFT hand Flint Lock.
One of the first correct flint locks made for scratch builders, Siler’s flint lock is very popular. Now made in matching right hand percussion and left hand flint and percussion, for sets and doubles!
This lock is modeled after a fine hand made original lock by the famous American gunmaker, Jacob Dickert. Few other American gunmakers made their own locks. He may have made and sold locks to others. We have examined a few rifles by Dickert, and none of these locks are exactly alike, nor were any exactly the same as the Siler lock. This lock captures the styling used on many American longrifles. Most flint locks were imported from England or Europe, for use by American gunmakers. A fine original “hand forged” flint lock, in Siler style, would make a very desirable prize for a gun collector.
We recommend our 3/4” gun flint in most large Siler locks. This large Siler flint lock is tuned to allow the use of our 3/4” standard flint. Older Siler locks assembled from kits or by other suppliers may require a short 3/4” square flint.
Machined from the fine parts designed by C. E. Siler, this left hand Siler lock is assembled and tuned. Working parts were fitted as necessary for best action and minimum friction. Evidence of the lock maker’s skill is obvious in the tight fit of the pan, internal parts, and the smooth action. A fly detent allows set triggers, if desired.
A pan bridle arm supports the frizzen, a feature not always found on early American flint locks.
