WITHDRAWN Lyman Great Plains Signature Series .50 Caplock

[user 36911]

This gun is brand new. Only took 2 shots to check operation and test recoil. Heavy gun is recoil is very soft. I was too optimistic when I bought this gun. I'm old with a bad back and the weight of the gun is more than my back can handle. I was hoping I could build up the strength to use it but it's not going to happen. My back isn't weak it has medical problems. ( Osteoporosis) So, my loss is your gain. The gun is perfect in every way. I perked up the wood finish with some linseed oil. It looks better now. The crown on the muzzle was too sharp and cut the patches when loading. I smoothed it and it loads smooth now. That's all that's done to it. No marks on it at all. It's unregistered too.

I have no use for a camera, so no pictures but it will look no different than taking a picture of a brand new gun. I'm going to put my best price on it to move it. Please don't offer me less. If the buyer is not happy with the gun send it back no questions asked. I'm positive no-one will send it back.

This is where I bought it and what I paid.

https://www.muzzle-loaders.com/lyma...ignaure-series-50-cal-percussion-6034000.html
$775 and buyer pays shipping.

Edit..I forgot. I'll include an extra hickory ramrod I had made up for the gun. It's threaded on both ends. The stock rod is only threaded on one end.

 

[Dryball]

1 in 24 or 1 in 66 twist?

 

[BigAl52]

If you click on the link it says 1 in 48

 

[user 36911]

Yes, it's 1-48. PRB twist just like the Hawken Bros made them.

 

[Davey Boy]

Nipple drum or growth swirl?

 

[slspletskp]

Very appealing. Bad timing on my part.
thanks and good luck.

 

[Dryball]

If you click on the link it says 1 in 48

Reason I asked is TOW lists signature as 1:24 & 1:66

 

[user 36911]

Reason I asked is TOW lists signature as 1:24 & 1:66

Just like the old GPR that Investarms made. The new Pedersoli GPR has a rifle version and a hunter version. The Hunter version is the fast twist and made for conicals. In the Pedersoli made GPR the .50 has a 1-48 twist for a PRB. The .54 has the 1-66 twist because the bigger ball needs a slower twist.

I posted the ad at Muzzle-Loader for the exact gun i'm selling. 1-48 twist deep groove (.012) made for a PRB.

If you look at the gun at TOW with the 1-24 twist you'll see it's the Hunter version.

This is the gun at TOW i'm selling.

https://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/492/2/LYMAN-GPS-50-P

 

[user 36911]

Nipple drum or growth swirl?

 

[Davey Boy]

A terrific rifle. This is the setup I want to get.

 

[bigted]

Reason it is heavy is because it wears a 1 inch barrel ... not the 15/16ths of the investarms version.

Do these new signature version have the coil spring lock?

 

[erhunter]

A terrific rifle. This is the setup I want to get.

Go ahead and buy it! You can't take the money with you.

 

[user 36911]

No, it's a real lock with leaf springs.

Yes, i'm aware why it's heavy. CG is pretty far forward. Anybody with a normal back won't have a problem. If you're my age and have a crappy back don't consider it. Although if there's no interest i'll just man up and use it. I love the gun.

 

[user 36911]

Changed my mind. I'm going to keep it and deal with the weight.

I love the gun too much to sell it. Plus, losing $200 for taking two shots rubs me the wrong way.

Thanks for your interest guys.