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mule ear muzzleloader
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might look at this. I have not bought one yet so can't say anything from personal experience.
http://pioneerarms.tripod.com/
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http://pioneerarms.tripod.com/
rayb
Don't know for sure, but I suspect any of the custom BP makers could make one. Muzzleblasts had a beautiful custom muley on the front cover some time last year. I would just find a custom BP rifle maker and ask. I've never made one, but want to for my next project. From the info I have gathered, 97% of the work is the same whether its a sidelock or muley.
I am curious, Dutch, how the new nipple set up is configured on the GPR with the muley lock... a photo and a few explanations would be nice for those of us eager for knowledge 
What mods, if any, do you have to do to the barrel or breech? :hmm:
What mods, if any, do you have to do to the barrel or breech? :hmm:Guest
Check out his site. http://bluegrouseblackpowder.intranets.com/default.asp?link= They're primarily sel underhammers but they hav a 36 cal. sidehammer at a very reasonable price. the sites a little trouble to navigate but worth the effort
Old40Rod,
The new mule ear lock just about dropped right into the GPR lock cavity. I had to remove just a bit of wood from a few spots to get it in just right.
You unscrew the Lyman vent liner. The new nipple screws into the hole that previously held the vent liner.
Bernie gives you a brass flash cup that goes under the nipple. This closes any gaps between the wood and the lock. Since I polished the mule ear lock I elected to use a steel flash cup under the nipple. The flash cup then blends right in with the lock.
I used a dremel tool to shape the flash cup edges to match up with the lock plate.
The new mule ear lock just about dropped right into the GPR lock cavity. I had to remove just a bit of wood from a few spots to get it in just right.
You unscrew the Lyman vent liner. The new nipple screws into the hole that previously held the vent liner.
Bernie gives you a brass flash cup that goes under the nipple. This closes any gaps between the wood and the lock. Since I polished the mule ear lock I elected to use a steel flash cup under the nipple. The flash cup then blends right in with the lock.
I used a dremel tool to shape the flash cup edges to match up with the lock plate.
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You can only use the "mule ear" on a Lyman "flint" barrel.
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No they also fit the Thompson Center Flint barrels
As Bill has mentioned, Bernie at Pioneer Arms has a super mule ear set-up for the TC Hawken - Lyman GPR. I took Bill's advice a couple of year's ago and purchased the lock to put into a Lyman GPR flinter. Very similar in style to Storey's muley but Bernie has added his own stylistic stamp to the lock which I find attractive and period correct. Really transformed the rifle into a unique piece and I am very happy with it. Looks great and makes for a very fast ignition. Just be aware that there's no safety on the lock. I'd also like to say that Dutch Bill's word on something is much respected here, and I'm grateful for his sharing a wealth of info he's acquired over the years.
Bob
Bob
