Colonial American Longrifle Kit — Step 6: Installing the Lock

Video for this step: https://kiblerslongrifles.com/v/colonial-6. Older video with an earlier lock. Your lock comes drilled and tapped, so skip 37:27 to 46:09.

The lock inlet should be close to finished size. If some fitting is necessary, proceed as described in “Notes on Fitting Parts to Stock.”

When installing the lock, particular care must be paid to the fit between the lock bolster and the side of the barrel. The bolster should contact the barrel with no gap present. The bolster may need to be filed slightly for a good fit. When properly fit, the plate should bottom out in the inlet and the bolster should contact the side of the barrel.