SOLD Lyman Great Plains Rife .50 (REDUCED)

[David Y. Snellen]

For Sale Lyman Great Plains Rifle .50 cal. (SADDLE AND BLANKET NOT INCLUDED)
Rifle is in good condition with nice wood. I have never fired this rifle, but the bore is great. No pitting, the grooves have a little reddish color like most muzzleloaders but the bore is very nice. Please note the sight- the gentleman I bought the rifle from had installed that sight as he put it "for old eyes", so it is not a historically correct rear sight. In the picture it looks more noticeable than it is. Barrel finish is thinner on the sharp parts with a some occasional speckling. Barrel does not have the entire manual printed on it. NEW PRICE (just got a bill for some medical expenses) INCLUDES SHIPPING NOW 450.00
Thank you,

David

 

[Dale Lilly]

For Sale Lyman Great Plains Rifle .50 cal. (SADDLE AND BLANKET NOT INCLUDED)
Rifle is in good condition with nice wood. I have never fired this rifle, but the bore is great. No pitting, the grooves have a little reddish color like most muzzleloaders but the bore is very nice. Please note the sight- the gentleman I bought the rifle from had installed that sight as he put it "for old eyes", so it is not a historically correct rear sight. In the picture it looks more noticeable than it is. Barrel finish is thinner on the sharp parts with a some occasional speckling. Barrel does not have the entire manual printed on it. 485.00 shipped (price is firm).
Thank you,View attachment 224676
David

Nice gun .... but .... LOVE that saddle . Rode many, seen more, never one like that. Polecat

 

[David Y. Snellen]

Dear Polecat,
Thank you. I was a period saddler for many years full time. Mostly 1840-65. That one is an 1835 style tree Spanish style. Very comfortable.
Thanks again,
David

 

[Two Feathers]

You say it's a .50 cal. but your sig. card says .40 cal.??? No big deal I'm not buying, just curious which it is?
Thanks.
God bless:
Two Feathers

 

[Loja man]

You say it's a .50 cal. but your sig. card says .40 cal.??? No big deal I'm not buying, just curious which it is?
Thanks.
God bless:
Two Feathers

I think he’s referring to his designation caliber from his member handle.

 

[Two Feathers]

Duuuuuh!! Yup....my mistake, thanks.
God bless:
Two Feathers

 

[Dale Lilly]

Dear Polecat,
Thank you. I was a period saddler for many years full time. Mostly 1840-65. That one is an 1835 style tree Spanish style. Very comfortable.
Thanks again,
David

I knew it was a basic Spanish style, but nicer, prettier, than most. It is really nice. Did you make it? Polecat

 

[Jim in San Diego]

For Sale Lyman Great Plains Rifle .50 cal. (SADDLE AND BLANKET NOT INCLUDED)
Rifle is in good condition with nice wood. I have never fired this rifle, but the bore is great. No pitting, the grooves have a little reddish color like most muzzleloaders but the bore is very nice. Please note the sight- the gentleman I bought the rifle from had installed that sight as he put it "for old eyes", so it is not a historically correct rear sight. In the picture it looks more noticeable than it is. Barrel finish is thinner on the sharp parts with a some occasional speckling. Barrel does not have the entire manual printed on it. 485.00 shipped (price is firm).
Thank you,View attachment 224676
David

I have one of these and love it. This is my primary hunter. I save my "pretty and fancy" ones for the range. For anyone interested, this is available in a slow twist and fast twist. I have both barrels. They swap without tools. The fast twist is says "hunter" near the caliber marking. Both shoot very well, but one with conical and the other with PRB. You might want to add the twist rate to your listing.

 

[David Y. Snellen]

I knew it was a basic Spanish style, but nicer, prettier, than most. It is really nice. Did you make it? Polecat

Dear Sir,
Yes, I made it. It is one of my personal saddles. Thank you for the compliment. Normally it has small skirts, but taking them off showed things in the picture better.
Thanks again, David

 

[David Y. Snellen]

I have one of these and love it. This is my primary hunter. I save my "pretty and fancy" ones for the range. For anyone interested, this is available in a slow twist and fast twist. I have both barrels. They swap without tools. The fast twist is says "hunter" near the caliber marking. Both shoot very well, but one with conical and the other with PRB. You might want to add the twist rate to your listing.

I really don't know what the twist is- I have not shot this rifle.

 

[Jim in San Diego]

I really don't know what the twist is- I have not shot this rifle.

If the barrel says "Hunter" near the caliber marking, then it's a fast twist. Otherwise it is a slow twist. It would help the sale if you determine which it is. I can't tell from any of your pictures. Both work great, but not with the wrong projectile.

 

[Hawk54]

What they said!

 

[Hatchet Jack]

Look at the pictures. In the pictures the rifle has two barrel wedges. The Lyman Great Plains Hunter has only one barrel wedge. So it is a Great Plains Rifle.

I believe you are incorrect. I believe the Hunter model has 2 wedges as well.

 

[Jim in San Diego]

Look at the pictures. In the pictures the rifle has two barrel wedges. The Lyman Great Plains Hunter has only one barrel wedge. So it is a Great Plains Rifle.

As I mentioned, I have this rifle and both styles of barrel. Hatchet Jack is correct. Both barrels have two wedges.

The identification is rather simple. If the barrel says "Great Plains Hunter" then it's a fast twist for conicals. If the barrel says "Great Plains rifle" then it's a slow twist for round ball.

 

[David Y. Snellen]

Gentlemen,
Thank you for your insight. It does not say HUNTER. I will try to get a picture of the barrel tonight or tomorrow with the writing on it. Thank you,
David

 

[Hawk54]

I believe you are incorrect. I believe the Hunter model has 2 wedges as well.

You are right. I confused it with a different rifle.

 

[David Y. Snellen]

For Sale Lyman Great Plains Rifle .50 cal. (SADDLE AND BLANKET NOT INCLUDED)
Rifle is in good condition with nice wood. I have never fired this rifle, but the bore is great. No pitting, the grooves have a little reddish color like most muzzleloaders but the bore is very nice. Please note the sight- the gentleman I bought the rifle from had installed that sight as he put it "for old eyes", so it is not a historically correct rear sight. In the picture it looks more noticeable than it is. Barrel finish is thinner on the sharp parts with a some occasional speckling. Barrel does not have the entire manual printed on it. NEW PRICE (just got a bill for some medical expenses) INCLUDES SHIPPING NOW 450.00
Thank you,View attachment 224676
David

SOLD PENDING FUNDS. Thank you!