Here are some photos of what l've been working on lately.
The upper one is one l did last year - lt has a slightly modified lock kit from 'The Rifle Shop' - A Dutch influenced combination of a German style lock on French stile architecture. 1630 's
The middle one is unfinished - the lock l made myself - Late 16th century
The lower one is a takeoff on 'the John Alden house gun', featuring a much butchered lock 'kit' from The Rifle Shop - 17th century
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