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Kibler's Round-Faced CNC English Flintlock

Kibler's Round-Faced CNC English Flintlock's lock is handled as part of a kit order and does not need to be purchased separately when building a kit.

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Compatibility

Kibler's Round-Faced CNC English Flintlock's lock is handled as part of a kit order and does not need to be purchased separately when building a kit.

Physical Specs

Kibler's Round-Faced CNC English Flintlock has a recommended flint size of 1 inch by 7/8 inch.

Kibler's Round-Faced CNC English Flintlock weighs 9.5 ounces.

Kibler's Round-Faced CNC English Flintlock has completely interchangeable parts.

Dimensions

Kibler's Round-Faced CNC English Flintlock measures 6 inches by 1 inch.

Materials

Frizzens on Kibler's Round-Faced CNC English Flintlock are made of 1095 steel with a surface carbon boost heat treatment.

Included Items

Engraving is not included with Kibler's Round-Faced CNC English Flintlock.

Manufacturing

Kibler's Round-Faced CNC English Flintlock has all critical parts machined instead of using investment castings, unlike other modern production locks.

Machining Kibler's Round-Faced CNC English Flintlock results in a product far more precise and repeatable compared to current available locks.

The tolerances achieved with machining on Kibler's Round-Faced CNC English Flintlock are estimated to be an order of magnitude (10X) better than investment casting.

Fully machined components of Kibler's Round-Faced CNC English Flintlock include the lock plate, tumbler, sear, bridle, sear spring, mainspring, and frizzen spring.

Investment castings are used for the frizzen, cock, and top jaw of Kibler's Round-Faced CNC English Flintlock.

All critical surfaces of the frizzen on Kibler's Round-Faced CNC English Flintlock are machined or surface ground, including the bottom of the pan cover, sides of the frizzen foot, frizzen pivot hole, and toe of the frizzen.

Typical machined tolerances on Kibler's Round-Faced CNC English Flintlock are in the range of +/- .001 inch, with critical locations such as pivots held tighter.

Springs on Kibler's Round-Faced CNC English Flintlock are designed for optimum performance with a manufacturing process that guarantees a high degree of consistency.

The bridle on Kibler's Round-Faced CNC English Flintlock is located with pins rather than screws for strength and precision.

Kibler's Round-Faced CNC English Flintlock is made to order.

Historical Context

Frank House offered critique and suggestions during the development of Kibler's Round-Faced CNC English Flintlock.

Kibler's Round-Faced CNC English Flintlock represents a nice quality round-faced English lock from the 1760s.

Kibler's Round-Faced CNC English Flintlock is not a copy of any particular lock but is fully designed to incorporate the best features of many reference pieces.

Lead Time

Kibler's Round-Faced CNC English Flintlock has a long lead time.

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