VON ASCHWEGE FLINTLOCKS
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​Lock Reconversion

The current general trend in today's antique market is to leave pieces in "as found" condition, not counting the work needed to prevent further damage.  In the past, many locks were converted back to flintlock in an effort to increase their value.  Most lock reconversions I've seen have been poorly executed, and a quality original percussion conversion can be more valuable in today's market than an amateur flintlock reconversion.

This lock had an attempted reconversion to flintlock, with a missing pan and no other exterior parts.  I removed the prior lock work, and then installed a complete set of exterior parts.  Once assembled, I applied layers of new patina to bring the color and finish as close to original as possible.  
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  • About
    • Artist's Statement
  • Restoration
    • Barbar Queen Anne Pistol
    • Bezaleel Taft Fowler
    • English Fowler Reconversion
    • Dole, New England Fowler
    • Thomas Earle, Massachusetts Fowler
    • English Light Dragoon Pistol
    • Miquelet Lock
    • J. Shriver Smooth Rifle
    • T. Smith London Fowler
    • Vallee London SxS Shotgun
    • Merchant Vessel Pistol
    • German Dragoon, M 1763
  • Gallery
    • Thomas Simpson Rifle
    • Early Colonial Rifle
    • George Schreyer
    • J.P. Beck
    • Jacob Kuntz
    • Stoffel Long, Lehigh Valley
    • John Moll
    • Lehigh Valley Barn Rifles >
      • Lehigh Barn Rifle
      • Lehigh Barn Rifle II
    • Appalachian Rifle
    • Thomas Earle Fowler
    • American Pistols
    • European Pistols
    • Matchlocks
    • Tomahawks
  • Plans
  • For Sale
  • Tutorials
    • Eric's Carving Tutorial
    • Red Violin Varnish
    • Silver Front Sight
    • Brass Pistol Buttcap
    • Lehigh Valley Details
    • Tab and Lug repair
    • Silver Inlay
    • Silver Barrel Escutcheon
  • Contact
    • Master of Arms
    • Links