The "rat tailed" locks with their artisticly curved
hammers make the slender and graceful Bedford Co. guns
unique in the anals of Kentucky rifle study. Although the
percussion guns stand out as the "classic" examples, it is
obvious that many had been converted from flint. L&R has
elected to offer both so interchangeability is possible. We
have patterned ours after the beautiful John Amos example
featured on the cover of the definative book by Calvin
Hetrick. Dimensions were researched from original guns
supplied from various collectors to whom we owe our sincere
thanks.
Locks of this general type were utilized by such makers
as John Amos, Daniel Border Jacob Stoudenour William
Defibaugh and Peter White.
LOCK FEATURES: Flint lock has water proof pan,
roller mounted frizzen, bearing surfaces on the tumbler and
sear, stirrup springing, fly and sculptured bridle.
Recommended flint size: 5/8"
Percussion accepts 7/16" drum with internal workings
interchangeable with flint lock. Dimensions: 5 7/16" x 7/8"
Right Hand only.
Model 1900 Flint
Model 1900P (Percussion)