S. Hawken, right hand, percussion lock,
notched for breechplug, by L&R
Part Number: LOCK-LR-125
Availability: In Stock
Price: $160.00
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We offer our Thomas Gibbons style S. Hawken cap lock pre-notched for our #Plug-LR-16-3 breech plug and tang.

On receipt of this lock, plug, and tang, you will notice that the notch is about .010” too shallow at the bottom, not bad for an “as cast” fit. Two or three swipes with the rounded side of a fine cut file will provide the needed clearance at the bottom of the notch, but it is wise to delay this adjustment until the barrel, plug, and tang are inlet into the wood, and the lock’s exact final position is known. Deepen the notch only at the bottom, until the plug’s bolster is a snug fit.

If you select a different plug, you will find that cutting the notch for the plug is easy. Use a half round file, after making a card template.

Sam Hawken and other makers used these locks on Plains rifles, Ohio rifles and late longrifles, during the later percussion era of 1845 to 1885. Thomas Gibbons of St. Louis made and signed many locks.

Note the square inside corner at the front of the lock plate, and the normal narrow percussion hammer, both late features.

Fitted with a fly detent for use with set triggers. A swivel link with integral pins hooks into the cut-away tumbler arm, to allow simple disassembly. Beware: the link must not be installed backwards, or the link and mainspring will be broken on first use. The small diameter pin hooks into cut-away tumbler arm, and “S” orientation allows essential mainspring clearance. Don’t break it! Plate is finished bright inside and out. Cut the plate for the drum or patent breech. Fit a thin card pattern to the breech, trace it to the lock plate, file to fit. It is easier than it sounds. The hammer has a 1.625” throw, for use with octagon barrels from 13/16” to 1-1/8” at the breech.

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Bridle, wax cast steel, tempered, use 6-40 screws
Bridle, wax cast steel, tempered, use 6-40 screws
Part Number: LOCK-LR-100-BR
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Price: $24.00
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Bridle screw, 6-40 thread
Bridle screw, 6-40 thread
Part Number: LOCK-LR-100-BX
Availability: In Stock
Price: $3.29
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Fly detent, steel, tempered, with hole for pivot
Fly detent, steel, tempered, with hole for pivot
Part Number: LOCK-LR-100-FL
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Price: $5.00
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Hammer, right, wax cast steel, 1.75" throw
Hammer, right, wax cast steel, 1.75" throw
Part Number: LOCK-LR-100-HA
Availability: In Stock
Price: $25.50
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Stirrup link, wax cast steel, tempered, integral pins
Stirrup link, wax cast steel, tempered, integral pins
Part Number: LOCK-LR-100-LI
Availability: In Stock
Price: $13.50
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Mainspring, wax cast steel, tempered
Mainspring, wax cast steel, tempered
Part Number: LOCK-LR-100-MS
Availability: In Stock
Price: $29.99
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Sear, wax cast steel, tempered, use 6-40 screw
Sear, wax cast steel, tempered, use 6-40 screw
Part Number: LOCK-LR-100-SE
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Price: $24.00
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Sear spring, die formed steel, tempered
Sear spring, die formed steel, tempered
Part Number: LOCK-LR-100-SS
Availability: In Stock
Price: $6.00
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Sear spring screw, 6-40 thread
Sear spring screw, 6-40 thread
Part Number: LOCK-LR-100-SSX
Availability: In Stock
Price: $3.29
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Sear screw, .59" length, 6-40 thread
Sear screw, .59" length, 6-40 thread
Part Number: LOCK-LR-100-SX
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Price: $3.29
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Tumbler, wax cast steel, tempered, cut for fly, tapped 6-40
Tumbler, wax cast steel, tempered, cut for fly, tapped 6-40
Part Number: LOCK-LR-100-TU
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Price: $34.50
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Tumbler screw, .400" head diameter, 6-40 thread
Tumbler screw, .400" head diameter, 6-40 thread
Part Number: LOCK-LR-100-TX
Availability: In Stock
Price: $5.25
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Lock plate cut for bolster, 4.8 x 1.0", drilled and tapped
Lock plate cut for bolster, 4.8 x 1.0", drilled and tapped
Part Number: LOCK-LR-125-PL
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Price: $45.00
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Hawken 1" slant faced breech & tang,
3/4-16 thread,
by L&R
Hawken 1" slant faced breech & tang, 3/4-16 thread, by L&R
Part Number: PLUG-LR-16-3
Availability: In Stock
Price: $99.00
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Nipple, 1/4-28 thread, for standard rifle, #11 CCI cap, stainless steel
Cone length 0.440"Overall length: 0.635" Thread journal length: 0.195" Diameter of base: 0.307"
Nipple, 1/4-28 thread, for standard rifle, #11 CCI cap, stainless steel
  • Cone length 0.440"
  • Overall length: 0.635"
  • Thread journal length: 0.195"
  • Diameter of base: 0.307"
Part Number: RST-S
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Price: $4.99
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Mainspring Vise,
to safely compress a mainspring
Mainspring Vise, to safely compress a mainspring
Part Number: TOOL-VISE
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Price: $22.99
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Mainspring Vise,
deluxe English style,
for safely compressing a mainspring,
made in the U.S.A.
Mainspring Vise, deluxe English style, for safely compressing a mainspring, made in the U.S.A.
Part Number: TOOL-VISE-DX
Availability: In Stock
Price: $39.99
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