Hello, sorry for the late reply. I have been dealing with some KZfaq bugs regarding feedback. Thank you so much! I am happy you liked the final product! There is lots more to come!

Hey, I am so glad you enjoyed the videos and found them helpful. Its not overly complicated measuring the pins for the barrel rings. First mark off on top of the barrel exactly where the holes are located so this is visible when barrel is in the stock. Once you have the barrel seated in the stock exactly where you want it mark off the barrel marks onto the stock. This will give you your first measurement for the spacing between each pin. Then take a measurement from the top of the barrel to the middle of the barrel rings. Put the barrel back in the stock and mark of this measurement onto the stock. These two measurements combined will give you an exact location of where to drill each hole for the pins. Good luck with your project and just take your time with it.

@@Restoring_The_Past that was most helpful, thank you for your time and help.

@@Whiteknight06604 No problem, I am always happy to help out anyone trying to restore/ preserve our past. If you have any more questions just ask! Good luck with your project!

Hello, Marvin its not overly complicated measuring the pins for the barrel rings. First mark off on top of the barrel exactly where the wholes are located so this is visible when barrel is in the stock. Once you have the barrel seated in the stock exactly where you want it mark off the barrel marks onto the stock. This will give you your first measurement for the spacing between each pin. Then take a measurement from the top of the barrel to the middle of the barrel rings. Put the barrel back in the stock and mark of this measurement onto the stock. These two measurements combined will give you an exact location of where to drill each hole for the pins. Good luck with your project and just take your time with it.

@@Restoring_The_Past thank you so much for the response it will help immensely.

Hello, ok based upon the date you provided the person who made your lock is Joseph LODER who began his apprenticeship to Richard Clark in 1735, free of Joiners Co., 1742. He was a gunstock maker, Minories in 1756, contractor to Ordnance between 1769-1790 and most importantly for your lock was a contractor to the E.I.C between 1780-1796 accounting for 3-4 % of the average contract for musket procurement during those years. He was elected a master in 1784. Sun Ins. No. 410290, worked out of Mansell St. in 1785, 37 Chamber St. in 1792 and the warehouse behind Greenfield St. in 1779. There is a new book coming out soon on the subject which I will do a review of on this channel as soon as its out. I hope this information makes you appreciate and enjoy your treasure even more. Good luck with your project in whatever form it takes.

Thank you for the information. I'm sure I'll have more questions as I get into this project. Take care.

Hello, congratulations on getting your kit. Sounds like you got a nice manufacturer there. What date is on the lock? I have some information for you but there are several manufacturers by this name and with different spelling so let me know the date and I will get back to you with more specifics. My guess its from Joseph LODER but without the date I can't be sure.

Thanks for responding. The date on my lock is 1787.

Hello, yes I can certainly help you there. The first step is to have the barrel seated exactly where you want it in the stock. Once the barrel is in place, put a removable mark on top of the barrel exactly over where the lug holes are located so this is visible when the barrel is in the stock. I also recommend drawing a removable right angle line from the top of the barrel to the lugs in order to make the next step easier. Place the barrel back in the stock and mark off the barrel lines onto the stock. This will give you your first measurements for the spacing between each pin and sling holes. Next, take a measurement from the top of the barrel (where the removable mark is) to the middle of the lug holes. This will give you a measurement for the height or how deep you need to measure from the top of the barrel to the stock. Place the barrel back in the stock and mark off all the height measurements onto the stock. These two measurements combined will give you an exact location of where to drill each hole for the pin and sling holes. I will make a quick video on this to make it easier to follow. Some people (like myself) are more visual than others and might find it that more helpful than these instructions. The main thing is to take your time with this. Don't rush it, check each measurement twice and drill once! Good luck with your project and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any more questions. Take care!

I just wanted to let you know that I posted a new video on this subject. Unfortunately, I did not have video footage showing me drilling the holes but I was able to put something together which shows you how to calculate the barrel pin locations so you know where to drill. There is no secret to the drilling. I recommend you start your hole by punching it with a nail first so you have an indentation to work with so your drill bit doesn't slide on you. Other than that, just keep your drill as level and straight as possible and go slowly. Take your time and you will be fine. Hopefully this helps you and others. Take care and good luck with your project!