New Guy

toozer · 12-13-2010, 11:01 AM

Hello everyone, I'm new to the forum and from reading the posts, you boys sure know your stuff. I hope you can help me. In the early 80's I bought a 50 cal. percussion model muzzleloader kit imported by Armsport in Miami Fla., model # 5226. Also on the barrel it's stamped Made In Spain #36 in one place and another place is stamped EXA 5502. 30 years later I need parts and found that Armsport Inc. is out of business and I can't find anything on the gun anywhere. Can anyone give me any info or tell me if a sidelock from another manufacturer would fit. It was a kit but it's a beautiful gun and it shoots very well and I 'd like to keep it. Thanks.

rammed · 12-13-2010, 12:17 PM

What is wrong with the lock? pics would help.

toozer · 12-13-2010, 01:05 PM

The trigger mechanism doesn't work properly. I think the parts are worn and the rear trigger clicks like it sets the front trigger, but it doesn't. I'm sorry, I don't know how to attach a photo from the computer to this document.

rammed · 12-16-2010, 12:53 PM

I'd try cleaning the trigger. Is the adjustment screw set right?

jim brady · 12-16-2010, 01:47 PM

Take off the side lock and look it over. Maybe just needs some cleaning, but if worse comes to worse, Dixie Gun Works, Union TN sells locks that will fit about everything ever made, or lock parts.

pickenup · 12-16-2010, 04:32 PM

Welcome to The Firearms Forum.

old semperfi · 12-16-2010, 11:22 PM

welcome,you may want to try the gun shows,there is usually at least one booth that carries black powder locks and parts. old semperfi

12-13-2010, 11:01 AM	#1
toozer Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2	New Guy Hello everyone, I'm new to the forum and from reading the posts, you boys sure know your stuff. I hope you can help me. In the early 80's I bought a 50 cal. percussion model muzzleloader kit imported by Armsport in Miami Fla., model # 5226. Also on the barrel it's stamped Made In Spain #36 in one place and another place is stamped EXA 5502. 30 years later I need parts and found that Armsport Inc. is out of business and I can't find anything on the gun anywhere. Can anyone give me any info or tell me if a sidelock from another manufacturer would fit. It was a kit but it's a beautiful gun and it shoots very well and I 'd like to keep it. Thanks. --> Last edited by toozer; 12-13-2010 at 11:03 AM.. Reason: spelling

12-13-2010, 12:17 PM	#2
rammed V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Centerville Ohio Posts: 57	Re: New Guy What is wrong with the lock? pics would help.

12-16-2010, 12:53 PM	#4
rammed V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Centerville Ohio Posts: 57	Re: New Guy I'd try cleaning the trigger. Is the adjustment screw set right?

12-16-2010, 01:47 PM	#5
jim brady Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,070	Re: New Guy Take off the side lock and look it over. Maybe just needs some cleaning, but if worse comes to worse, Dixie Gun Works, Union TN sells locks that will fit about everything ever made, or lock parts.

12-16-2010, 04:32 PM	#6
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,837	Re: New Guy Welcome to The Firearms Forum. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

12-13-2010, 01:05 PM	#3
toozer Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2	Re: New Guy The trigger mechanism doesn't work properly. I think the parts are worn and the rear trigger clicks like it sets the front trigger, but it doesn't. I'm sorry, I don't know how to attach a photo from the computer to this document.

12-16-2010, 11:22 PM	#7
old semperfi Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: i live in southern indiana,old country boy at heart Posts: 1,506	Re: New Guy welcome,you may want to try the gun shows,there is usually at least one booth that carries black powder locks and parts. old semperfi