Every Siler Lock we carry was assembled by the Jim Chambers shop. There is no need to concern yourself with the quality of assembly of our Siler Locks!
We are happy to fill your order via telephone. We will tell you upfront if your parts are on hand, your total and when you can expect your package. Please be aware we are a family mail order business and we do not maintain a conventional store that you can visit.
Phone 434-993-3557
All Siler Flintlocks – $295 - All Siler Flintlock Kits – $220
All Siler Percussion Locks – $230 - All Siler Percussion Kits – $180
Siler Locks by Jim Chambers |
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Siler Large Percussion Left Hand
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This lock is identical to the small Siler flintlock but is made with a percussion plate and hammer. The lock plates are identical in size and are interchangeable. |
The small Siler lock fits the same time period (1770-1790) as the large Siler lock. The smaller size makes this lock ideal for pistols of this period or smaller rifles. Many competitive shooters consider the small Siler lock to be the ideal lock | This lock is interchangeable with the flintlock for those who want an early rifle with the percussion system or a rifle with interchangeable systems. | This lock is interchangeable with the flintlock for those who want an early rifle with the percussion system or a rifle with interchangeable systems. |
Dim. 4-3/4″ X 7/8″ Drum Size 7/16″ |
Dim. 4 3/4″X7/8″ Flint Size 5/8” x 3/4″ |
Dim. 5 1/4″ x 1″ Drum Size ½” |
Dim. 5 1/4″ x 1″ Drum Size ½” |
Additional Siler Locks by Jim Chambers |
Siler Large Flintlock |
Siler Large Flintlock |
Siler Mountain Percussion |
Siler Mountain Percussion |
The original Siler lock is a copy of the Germanic style, hand forged locks used by mid to late 18th century gun makers. This style of lock is commonly found on 1770 to 1790 period rifles made by well known makers such as Dickert, Haines, Beck, and many others. | The original Siler lock is a copy of the Germanic style, hand forged locks used by mid to late 18th century gun makers. This style of lock is commonly found on 1770 to 1790 period rifles made by well known makers such as Dickert, Haines, Beck, and many others. |
During the percussion era locks of this type were widely available and were used in an equally wide variety of rifles. Mountain, Southern, Trade, Ohio and Indian Rif1es would all have been made with this lock. Almost any rifle dating from the late 1830′s through the end of the nineteenth century could have been made with style of lock. | During the percussion era locks of this type were widely available and were used in an equally wide variety of rifles. Mountain, Southern, Trade, Ohio and Indian Rif1es would all have been made with this lock. Almost any rifle dating from the late 1830′s through the end of the nineteenth century could have been made with style of lock. |
Dim. 5 1/4″X 1″ Flint Size 3/4″ x 7/8” |
Dim. 5 1/4″X 1″ Flint Size 3/4″ x 7/8” |
Dim. 4 3/4″ x 15/16″ Drum Size ½” |
Dim. 4 3/4″ x 15/16″ Drum Size ½” |