GPR .54 Flinter

[Rebel]

Don't see why not. You can convert a percussion GPR to flint by changing the barrel and lock.

 

[ktw]

thanks.

Maybe I should have been a little clearer in my question.

Is this

A) a one time change (e.g. GPR percussion lock is different shape than GPR flint lock and would require additional inlet work)

or

B) is a GPR flint lock a drop-in fit to a GPR percussion gun - everything the same shape and you could easily switch back and forth between perc and flint at will?


I don't see much point in permanently converting a GPR - cheaper/easier to just buy another gun. This thread did get me interested in the possibility of one convertable rifle, though.

 

[Rebel]

According to Lyman it is a drop in change. Both lock plates are the same shape and fit the same mortice. You do know that the GPR has a coil mainspring, and the L&R replacement lock has a leaf spring? You will need to remove a little wood in the lock mortise to allow the leaf spring to fit, but from what i have heard, it isn't that big a deal. :m2c:

 

[ktw]

Thanks for that explanation.

 

[Rebel]

Your welcome. Hope it helped.

 

[Kaw Trooper]

The 7/8" flints did not work. I could not close the frizzen all the way. It did hit the upper 3/4 of the frizzen though.

Guess it's a L&R lock. $125.00 damn......

 

[dustydean]

Well worth it though..... best buck & a quarter I ever plunked down ! ::

 

[beartrap]

damn rights, it is a good deal and well worth the money. my L&R lock was a little too strong and broke flints too fast{only 2-3 shots}so i GENTLY squeezed the mainspring with a pair of vicegrips a little bit then left it cocked for 2-3 days and now it is amazeing how long a flint will last plus a huge shower of sparks. i dont know if i would recomend this to others but it worked for me.

 

[Old Charlie]

I think I am going to shoot mine as is for a while longer and hope like River rat it gets better with age. If not I guess I'll plunck down the cash for a L&R.
Old Charlie

 

[Kaw Trooper]

OK, I ordered the L&R Lock. Now, what do I do with the Lyman Flintlock? It has been shot about 30 times. Does it have any value? Where can I sell it at, besides eBay? ::

 

[Rebel]

You can put it in the classifieds here on the Forum, or sell it on Audtion Arms or Gunbroker.

 

[Old40Rod]

Now, what do I do with the Lyman Flintlock?

I would get in touch with Lyman if it were me... :winking: