Lock Case
"Was every soldier to have a painted linen case, to fit exactly upon the Lock of his Piece, and to be fastened by two small Buttons, it would be of the utmost use and consequence, upon a march, in damp and rainy weather, and might in an instant (if occasion required it) be taken off, and carried in his Pouch"
-System for the Complete Interior Management and Economy of a Battalion of Infantry, Bennet Cuthbertson, 1776
This linseed oil-painted linen case wraps fully around the lock and can be used either in the half cock position with pan shut or with the cock let down and pan opened by flipping the case direction. This is sized for a standard musket lock, but custom sizes are available upon request.
Ordering information
Each lock case is made to order and because of the long drying time for the linseed oil paint, it may take several weeks to be fulfilled. Thank you for your patience!