Locks by Jim Chambers

Photos by Jan Riser.

Lock #1 by Chris Laubach with Engraving by Mark Thomas

Many of you know that my father, Jon Laubach, was the driving force behind my CNCed locks coming to reality.  It did take much longer than we all had hoped.  However,  we are finally producing locks that are not using cast parts and are utilizing hand forged springs.  Unfortunately, Dad passed away and never got to see the finish product.  Many times throughout this journey he told me “ I just want lock #1.” 

Well, here is lock #1.

I decided to have lock  #1 engraved in memory of my father and biggest supporter, Jon Laubach. I knew the artisan for the job was Mark Thomas... 

Upon my request, Mark accepted and outdid himself.  I cannot thank him enough. Lock #1 has been incredibly engraved and cold chiseled in remembrance of my father.  Mark has helped to create something that honors my fathers memory, and reminds me of his unwavering support of my dream coming to reality. I am honored.

Copy and photos supplied by Chris Laubach.

Handmade Lock by Mark Silver

Photographed at the 2018 CLA Show by Jan Riser.

Handmade Lock by Jack Brooks

Photographed at the 2018 CLA Show by Jan Riser.

Lock by Stan Hollenbaugh

Pistol Size Flintlock

Length 4.20" x .770"

Photos by Robert Weil.

Handmade Lock by Yancey von Yeast

This lock was completely hand made by Yancey von Yeast.  It is loosely adapted from the original lock in the photos.  The parts were forged and filed out by the artisan.  It is for a Hudson Valley Fowler based on HVF 1 in Grinslade's book on Fowlers.  The gun will be on display at the Contemporary Longrifle Association Show in Lexington, KY in August, 2014.  The reproduction lock features a rarely seen half bridle, copied from the original.

Copy and photos supplied by Yancey von Yeast.

Eric Kettenburg Handmade Lock

Photos from the Robert Weil Archive.

Early Italian Locks

Photos from the Robert Weil Archive.

Lock by Jack Brooks

 

This English style lock (circa 1790) was made recently by Jack Brooks.  Except for the cast cock, frizzen, and lock plate; all parts were handmade from scratch.  The lock plate has a semi-rain proof pan and is equipped with a sliding safety.  The frizzen spring has a roller and the tumbler has a stirrup linkage to the mainspring.  The tumbler and sear have anti- friction bearing surfaces.  The fly is hung in a slot in the center of the tumbler.  The triangular spring, between the leaves of the sear spring, bears on the sliding bolt of the safety and holds it in either locked or unlocked position.  All metal surfaces were hand filed and polished in the “London” tradition.  The lock plate, cock, and frizzen are engraved with a running leaf border as well as floral decorative designs in the English style.

 

Copy and photos supplied by Jack Brooks.

Antique Lock

Photos by Robert Weil.