Another rifle on the way!

[dmills]

I made an impulse buy of a Lyman Great Plains .54 that appears to be in great shape. It should get here on a three day approval period later this week. I am assured by the seller that the only modification is the extended rear sight.

Risky to buy on-line I know, but the price is right.

Let's review what I've learned here in recent posts:

Thanks to Roundball's recent experience, I requested a 3 day examination period.

Thanks to Lakota's recent experience, I know that I must check for a ball and powder in the barrel before anything else. I would have done that anyway. When I acquire a used weapon, I tear it down first to clean, inspect and lube.

Thanks to Zonie's reminder, I will check for ringing in the barrel.

Anything I am missing?

 

[Rebel]

Yea, check the nipple threads. I made the mistake of buying one on an auction and not checking the nipple because i never shot the rifle. Thankfully the person i sold it to discovered it before shooting it.

 

[Pittsburghunter]

It looks like an older well maintained rifle just check it out well before firing but it looks good to go from here. Best of luck with the new rifle :hatsoff:

 

[dmills]

Yea, check the nipple threads. I made the mistake of buying one on an auction and not checking the nipple because i never shot the rifle. Thankfully the person i sold it to discovered it before shooting it.

Good point. I would have pulled the nipple as part of the inspection but I will pay close attention to condition under the nipple as well.