Lock Removal
 

OK, I tried to remove my flintlock lock to clean the tumbler and sear. It is a Traditions "Shenandoah" (full-stock) rifle.

Well I unscrewed the two screws on the opposite side of the lock (as in the other side of the rifle) and the lock would not come out. I then unscrewed the spring for the frizzen, another screw at the end of the barrel (it protruded between the triggers) and still the lock would not come out/off.

Is there something I am missing here or are locks typically wedged in pretty tight? When I pulled on the pan, it felt like that lock wasn't about to go anywhere. Is there a special method for removing the lock?

So I put all of the screws back. One sticks out of the lock plate just under the hammer. Twistthe screwtoo much and the hammer won't swing properly.

Good thinking there Traditions!

Thanks everyone,
~Robert

RE: Lock Removal
 

It sounds like the lock is tightly seated in the stock. This is not uncommon. I have one rifle that when you pull the stock you have to take a small rubber mallet and tap it back into place it fits that tight. If you are still having the problems you described earlier, then I would call Tradition's Tech support and have them talk you through the problem. At least then you know they are looking at the same rifle as you have and the same parts...