Engraved Type 1 English Lock - This was really fun

[DaveP]

Hi Friends,
I built a 1630's English fowler a few years ago and recently dressed the lock up with some engraving. It is a type 1 English lock that I built from parts sold by the Rifle Shoppe. All springs and screws were hand made. I had a very specific objective for the engraving. I've looked at many photos of locks engraved by English makers during that period and wanted to simulate the look, design, and feel of the better British work, which was much more provincial looking than the continental work, particularly French work. It was a bit of a challenge because I did not want the engraving to look like modern work. I wanted a somewhat primitive design but not something crude. I wanted to use period motifs and I had to fill some very difficult spaces. It was fun and I think the results came out pretty well, although I made numerous mistakes. I think it looks like the "real" thing, however. Enjoy the photos,

dave

[Mcahron]

Nice imaginative design

[JJ Roberts]

Dave, That lock looks great,would like to see the gun when it's finished.In the last few years I have been interested in muzzleloading rifles, just built underhammer in .50 cal. keep up the good work. J.J.Roberts