Found part of a Flintlock Mechanism - Dam, where's the rest!?

Magnum (using a) PI

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Found this small part yesterday that I managed to identify as part of a flintlock.
Scoured the entire area but nothing else to be found :icon_scratch:

Also two items I hope are coins once cleaned!

Flint Lock Diagram _2.jpg
Flint Lock Diagram _22.jpg
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l.cutler

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The parts you are pointing out are the tumbler, bridle and sear. These are not only in flintlocks, but also in percussion side locks. I am not sure your identification is correct, can you post a photo of the other side of your item? Is there a large squared post for the hammer to mount on the other side?
 

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Very cool relic find! :occasion14:
 

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Great find! It'll be interesting to see what the coins are! WTG H Digs!
 

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Lovin it that is an awesome find the coins too good job!!!!!
 

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Very cool it looks Hand Forged so I'm guessing it is super old

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well clearly someone long ago had the gun busted there --might have been a fight --things get dropped or lost --I'd check that spot out very carefully --because if they were fighting --they were fighting over sumpin worth while most likely --$$
 

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