Broken Hammer saga

Does anyone recognise this lock? Where can I obtain a replacement hammer or entire lock

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I had that same engraving pattern on the lock of a percussion Gocher trade rifle I picked up in 1958 and the lock looked very much like yours pictured here. The gun was a composite of a Tennessee style cherry wood stock with sand-cast brass furniture. Someone also added brass inlays of thin material in common Indian shapes, including a 'pointing finger'. What you need to do is measure the distance from the center of the hammer gear to the nipple; this will be the "throw". Get Dixie on the phone and beg for help with that dimension. You might also try muzzleloaderbuilderssupply.com, they have been very helpful on a few of my projects. May the force be with you.
 
thats a easy fix, find a lock of the right size from what is suggested and go to it.
 
You can get a correct answer if you tell us what the gun is. They are easily identifiable buy barrel stamping and proofs. Hammers are easy to make anyway.
 
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