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Offline mahd776

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Left handed lock question.
« on: January 17, 2011, 06:31:07 AM »
In my quest to purchase left handed muzzle loaders I now have three. Two TC Renegades one in 50 and one in 54 and a Cabelas Hawken 50. Thinking that it might be a good idea to purchase parts if I see them I purchased another left handed TC lock from a online auction site. This was advertised as for a Renegade and drops right in with no problem. What is different is there is no engraving or decoration on the lock plate or hammer as usual just a case hardened finish. This does not bother me and I knew that when I purchased it. I am wondering if anyone would know why there is no decoration on this lock? Really just curious is all. Thanks!

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Re: Left handed lock question.
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2011, 04:39:49 AM »
My best guess would be that it is an Italian lock made for Lyman or Cabelas by Investarms. They are a very close copy of the T/C and the lock is just one of many parts which will interchange between those rifles and T/C's.
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Re: Left handed lock question.
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2011, 07:37:35 AM »
I have a lefty Cabelas made by Investarms. The size of the locks are different. Looking at the back of the lock and a lock from one of my lefty TC Renegades they are identical in construction. Same from the front with the lack of decoration being the only difference I can see. Both are a drop into the Renegade stock.