I have a Lyman 54 cal flintlock I bought used off of a private party that I can not figure out what model it is. It looks like a trade rifle, but has a double set trigger and a patch box. I cant figue out how to add pictures, if any one can tell me how I'll post some.
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Need help identifing a Lyman flintlock
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You have a Lyman "Plains Rifle". Not a "Great Plains Rifle" and not a "Trade Rifle". All three were offered for a couple of years or so then the Plains Rifle was discontinued. The patchbox will open by pushing on one part with a circular design on it and the other part opening.
The pictures are of the gun I also have only in 50 cal. The 1982 3rd edition of the Black Powder Gun Digest lists the Plains Rifle and the Great Plains rifle so they go back that far.
I wish to correct my info above. The Digest does not also list the Trade Rifle at that time with the other 2. I'm speculating but the Plains Rifle could have been withdrawn when the Trade Rifle came out.
I asked about this rifle on this forum too when I got mine. A search may come up with more info.
I wish to correct my info above. The Digest does not also list the Trade Rifle at that time with the other 2. I'm speculating but the Plains Rifle could have been withdrawn when the Trade Rifle came out.
I asked about this rifle on this forum too when I got mine. A search may come up with more info.
Thanks Duck. I dont have a digest to look at, I'll see if i can find it on the web now that I have some info.
It is in real nice shape for a thirty year old flinter. The seller had a pound each FF and FFFF Goex, about 50 balls, short starter, brass pime and larger flasks,cleaning and maintanence tools and jags and a belt bag that went with it. I almost broke my arm (reaching for my wallet) when he told me $125 for everything! :shocked2:
It is in real nice shape for a thirty year old flinter. The seller had a pound each FF and FFFF Goex, about 50 balls, short starter, brass pime and larger flasks,cleaning and maintanence tools and jags and a belt bag that went with it. I almost broke my arm (reaching for my wallet) when he told me $125 for everything! :shocked2:
On the barrel is a pair of letters that are code for when it was built. If you find the letters, you can then do a search for the proof codes as to when it was made. My GPR has a letter code of AE, which translates to 1979.
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