Kibler's Longrifles Knowledge Base

Lock bolt

A screw that passes through the stock from the side opposite the lock and threads into the lock to hold it in place. The Woodsrunner, Colonial, and Fowler use a front and a rear lock bolt that pass through the sideplate. The Appalachian Barn Gun flintlock uses two lock bolts, each with a washer. The Southern Mountain Rifle, the Appalachian Barn Gun percussion, and the J.K. Hawken each use one lock bolt with a washer.

Topics: Building & FinishingTags: GlossaryAlso called: lock bolts