Have had a few GPRs, flint and percussion, factory finished and kits over the years. The last two have been kits, and both showed very poor craftsmanship, primarily gaps between metal and wood requiring pieces of wood and Acraglas to fill. But they were accurate once assembled and shot. The last one (and likely the last one I will provide a new home to) was a NIB kit missing the frizzen (it was taken by the original owner for a TC lock) that I took on a trade. Decided I would install a L&R RPL replacement lock rather than invest $30 in a frizzen (which I have since found at a gun show in an ‘any part for $1’ box), which became a minor project of its own to install, but once installed was a definite upgrade from the original Lyman lock.
Ultimately, will steer clear of Lyman guns unless I hear things have changed quality wise or one heck of a deal presents itself, understanding that ‘some assembly may be required’.