Many years ago, I had a "mule ear" or "side slapper" rifle, believe it was made by a man named Story. I haven't been able to locate one now, any ideas?
Navy Arms sold a few hundred mule ear rifles 20 years ago. I don't know that Storey is still making locks, the company was DGS Inc., 1764 South Wilson Casper WY 82601 Tel 307 237-2414 (as of May 1985)
As recently as a year or two ago, Pioneer Arms was selling side slapper locks. http://pioneerarms.com/mule_ear_lock.html
On another muzzleloader forum about 6 months ago there was a thread with several picture of custom made mule ears. Can't recall which off hand.
Quote from: thickice on July 12, 2012, 03:34:04 PM
Many years ago, I had a "mule ear" or "side slapper" rifle, believe it was made by a man named Story. I haven't been able to locate one now, any ideas?
Dale Storey (DGS, Inc., 404 N. Jackson, Casper, WY 82601)
This may be his phone number 1-307-237-2414
I believe that Pioneer Arms bought Dale's patent or markets his design of the mule ear lock. I also seem to remember someone having one made by Deer Creek but I don't think they are around anymore. Here is a place that will make you a mule ear lock; http://www.johntaylormachine.com/53.0.html
Good luck in your quest, hope this helps.