Still sorting odd gun parts from the 100 years of accumulation I bought from an old guy that had compiled stuff from several old guys before him.

Have 6 of these; look to be strikers/hammers for something, but I can't figure out what. Anybody know?

SxS forend latch?

Looks like a cocking or trigger group sear to me, but what out of is the big question.

Maybe 1885?

Definitely not 1885, have all those parts to compare and am familiar with them. I'm with eagle27, think it's a cocking sear, but couldn't find anything close. The odd thing is I have 6 newly manufactured ones, so someone thought it was a common part!

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Originally posted by ssdave:
Definitely not 1885, have all those parts to compare and am familiar with them. I'm with eagle27, think it's a cocking sear, but couldn't find anything close. The odd thing is I have 6 newly manufactured ones, so someone thought it was a common part!

Moved house and while unpacking books came across an old Dixie Gun Works catalogue circa late 60's that I knew I had somewhere. From photos of parts in the catalogue it seems your parts are what are called "tumblers" used in old shotgun and blackpowder gun locks. The catalogue shows a few tumblers, some similar shape to yours, and references wax casting of these. Those in your image look to be cast too.

Thanks! Unfortunately, went in the scrap metal when I couldn't figure out anything about them. I have too much clutter to keep stuff like this around!