GPR lock removal?

[BigDogg]

Hiya everyone. How do you remove the lock from the stock of a Lyman GPR for cleaning? The manual states that after removal of the barrel, no further disassembly is required for cleaning. But I don't want any fouling buildup behind the lock. Is there a trick to this? Because once I remove the lock bolt, I can't even budge the lockplate from the stock. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you.

 

[sundog]

Put the lock in the fully cocked position,back out the lock bolt a few turns then tap the end of the lock bolt with soft mallet or a piece of wood.
If that dosent do it go to Dixons in Kempton PA.
They will help you.

 

[Trench]

You definitely want to remove your lock for cleaning.

 

[horseman1977]

It should just pop off. I have not had any trouble with my GPR. I just remove the screw from the left side of the rifle and the whole lock plate assembly just pulls off. I know it isn't much help for me to just tell you that mine works and yours doesn't. Good luck.

 

[cowpoke1955]

I do as sundog says. I pull my lock every time I clean. Not only to clean, but oil all the moving parts. Tapping the lock bolt won't hurt anything and will get the job done :thumbsup:

 

[BigDogg]

Thank you guys!! I really appreciate the help. I didn't try it on full cock, and I didn't think to tap on the bolt. I definitely want to clean that lock, and it was givin me fits. Thanks again. :hatsoff:

 

[StewartLeach]

Dogg:

Fits of locks on Lyman rifles range from a bit loose to a bit tight. A couple of things to do:

When your lock is out of the stock, cycle it and you will notice that except when in the full cock position the sear and tumbler hang down below the edge of the plate. So, as advised earlier, cock to remove and install.

I found it worth my time to file a slight draft on the lock plate to ease removel and installation. A fine six inch file was just the thing to create this taper. I did it with the lock assembled, then really flushed with solvent and compressed air to remove filings.

When tapping on the lock screw, it's best to have a couple of threads engaged.

White Fox

 

[BigDogg]

Thank you Gentlemen! I did what you all suggested, and it came out just fine with a few taps from the screwdriver handle. Man was it crudded up!! I soaked the whole lock in soapy water and scrubbed her out with an old toothbrush. I think that may be the first time the lock has ever been off (I'm the second owner) after I got it cleaned up the whole mechanism looked just fine. Didn't seem to be any corrosion. I'm glad I did it! I owe you all a beer or 3!!! Thanks again. :hatsoff:

 

[BadHeart]

It should come out easier the next time with all the crud gone. good luck and happy hunting. for punching paper mine likes a .490 ball with a .012 patch and 50 grains of Goex fff.

 

[BigDogg]

Thanks Frosty. Happy hunting to you too. I haven't tried any FFFg in her yet, but I'm going to. Right now I'm using a .490 roundball with a .018 patch and 80 grains of FFg with good results at 50 yards. I'm still looking for her sweet spot loadwise. Most fun I ever had with my clothes on! :thumbsup: :shocked2: