lyaman GPR

[Bo dunlap]

I recently decided to get back into black powder rifles. I've owned Thompson's in the past but wanted something different this time around.

I traded for a GPR in 50 cal percussion. It has been modified and has tang peep and globe front sight.

This was pointed out by the previous owner. He never mentioned any other changes but it only has a single trigger. From what I can find on the net all GPR came with set triggers.

Could this be an aftermarket trigger or did Lyman produce GPR with single triggers .

Thanks for any information.

 

[Jim Evans]

Sounds like its a aftermarket trigger.

 

[BrownBear]

I'm curious to learn the source of a good single trigger for the GPR. I almost never use the set trigger on hunts. I switched to the Davis Deerslayer because the front trigger is such good quality. But if a single was cheaper and worked as well, I'd switch.

 

[necchi]

The only "single trigger" I've ever seen on a GPR is when someone has removed the rear trigger for whatever reason.
I know of no company that makes a production single trigger aftermarket that just drops in, but that someone could have made one themselves, :idunno:

 

[Bo dunlap]

I looked to see if there was a hole for a second trigger. There's no hole or slot and the trigger guard is not elongated.

The trigger feels good and looks to be of good quality. If anyone as changed out you original trigger I'm curious if you liked it or switched back.

 

[BrownBear]

I know of no company that makes a production single trigger aftermarket that just drops in....

Same here.

 

[TLanoy]

Can you post a photo of the rifle? I'm curious to see it with a single trigger.

 

[lethemgo]

Are you sure you didn't get the trade or the deerstalker?

 

[Jim Evans]

What the chance that the trade or deerstalker trigger would work on the GPR?

 

[TLanoy]

That's why I was hoping for a pic, on the off chance it was the Trade rifle. :grin:

 

[Bo dunlap]

I sent a pic to Willamette T .
It is most definitely a GPR. clearly marked on the barrel.

 

[TLanoy]

Here is a pic of Bo's GPR trigger. Very interesting as I've never seen a GPR with this setup. :idunno:

 

[sleeperNY]

Could it be a trigger from a Lyman Trade Rifle?
They are a single trigger.

Jim

 

[necchi]

Nope, those factory singles are a one piece trigger/trigger guard deal .

I think it's just a nicely done custom job. What makes it tuff to do is the width of the trigger inlet, it's wider than most trigger plate offerings, the trigger plate needs to be custom made.
Then to make it nice the single trigger needs to be moved back just a hair.

Custom job, Nice. Where'd ya get it?

 

[Jim Evans]

Here is a photo of the Lyman Trade trigger with and without the trigger guard.

 

[awebbersr]

That sure looks the same to me. :idunno:

 

[necchi]

I'll be darned,
Thank you for the lesson Chief, :hatsoff:

 

[Bo dunlap]

I traded a guy for it about 6 mos ago. Ive never been around the Lyman's so I didn't think to much about the single trigger.

I just made it up to the Gun Works to buy some black powder. Hope to get it out to the range before long . the peep and globe sight sure make for a great set up.

Thanks for posting the pic . I'm using my phone so I can't get anything to post.

 

[TLanoy]

No problem! Those folks at the Gun Works are great ain't they? :grin: I go down and see them and pick up most of my stuff there. Already bought a couple of rifles from them.

 

[MFP308]

If you want to get the Double trigger back this will work very well.
http://www.redaviscompany.com/1007.html

Mike