Identification
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The reference
The component itself, described once and linked to every arm it appears on. This is where the identification notes live.
Also filed as “lock bridle” — another recorded name for Bridle. Period, regional and trade terms are all filed against the same entry, so either word finds it.
Supports the tumbler and sear pivots.
Secures the pan to the lockplate.
The reference
A component as documented against one pattern rather than in general — the frizzen of a Model 1816 rather than frizzens.
None of these it? Describe it to Butch — a photograph and a sentence is enough — or post it on the wanted board so a dealer can offer you one.