Trapdoor Springfield Lock Question

[davelid]

Hi - I removed the lock from my 1884 TDS and a piece of small broken pin (0.118" diameter, 0.157" long) fell out of the stock along with the lock. The lock seems to have been functioning fine, but this concerned me. I disassembled the lock and determined that the pin had broken off the bridle. I'm not sure what the function of this pin is. Is the pin just to prevent binding of the bridle against other parts when the bridle screws are tightened or does it perform some other function? I put everything back together and the lock work still seems to function fine. Would it be dangerous to fire the gun with this pin missing from the bridle? Could it damage the lock work? Thanks! Dave

 

[Jackrabbit1957]

can you send a picture of the lock and pin?

 

[Reeferman]

I would go to this site and email Albert Frasca. He has original replacement parts for trapdoors. Great guy to deal with as I’ve bought parts from him. He will be able to answer your question.
http://www.trapdoorcollector.com/index.html

 

[4v50 Gary]

If it's off the bridle, I suspect it was to support the bridle against the inside of the lock plate (prevent canting). It can probably be soldered back on.