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Flint lock models do require slightly more care and understanding thancap lock models but, if properly maintained, they are very reliable. The followingline drawing shows how to position a flint in your rifle. Keep the flint 1/16"off the frizzen as shown and always trim off excess leather. Excess leather, especiallyif oil-soaked, can smolder and cause premature firing. The bevel on theflint itself may be positioned either up or down, though it is generally recognizedthat bevel down will produce maximum surface contact with the frizzen.Before priming a flint lock, always push your flashhole pick (nipple pick)through the flashhole into the main powder charge. This ensures a clear passagefor the flash. this is particularly important after repeated firings havefouled the flashhole.Jaws - Top ViewAfter the flint is securely lockedin place, use a razor blade to trimoff all excess leather. Trim aroundboth the top and bottom jaws.90 0FlintFrizzenTrim Away Excess LeatherHammeronhalf-cockWith the hammer onhalf-cock and the frizzenclosed, clamp the flint1/16" securely. Leading edgeof flint should besquare with and1/16" away fromFrizzen Closed the face ofthe frizzen.Never Attempt To Change A Flint In A Charged RifleNever attempt to change a flint in a charged rifle. FAILURE TO FOL-LOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FIRE-ARM AND INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BY-STANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.17