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--- Quote from: Gimlis Ghost on August 03, 2021, 06:40:58 pm ---Here's a PDF file of plans for constructing a Wheel Lock action.
https://strzelecka.net/obrazki/Wheellock_Plans.pdf
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That is quite the fascinating piece of equipment. I really like the entire idea behind it and am going to study the crap out of these drawings. Being a fabricator, thats right up my wheelhouse.
Digital Caveman:
Interesting plans, not exactly how I was taught technical drawing, but I'm sure I could figure it out. I'd love to see the finished product!
Eric Krewson:
OK guys, come backdown to earth, wheel locks are so complicated that even the very best builders in the country don't attempt to make one, there are a few that do but they are few and far between.
This is an assembled wheel lock kit from the Rifle Shop, would you want to hunt with a gun outfitted this way?
Should you attempt this kit keep in mind that all the parts are rough castings straight out of a foundry, all the machining, polishing and basic shaping, plus tempering and hardening the parts is up to you.
Digital Caveman:
Isn't that the lock system the early Spanish Arqubusers used back in the 16th century? Those weapons must have been the cost equivalent of a modern field artillery piece.
Eric Krewson:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVW5c50UFAg
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