I am thinking of getting a trade rifle does anyone have any thoughts on these.And does anyone have any ideas on makeing it look more like the original trade rifles,oh yeah it will be a flinter.thanks rusty
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Lyman Trade Rifle
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I bought a Lyman Trade Rifle Flintlock in .54 caliber about a month ago. So far I could not be more pleased with the rifle. It is a great shooter and the lock time is excellent. I also think it is a nice looking rifle as is.
So far the pet load seems to be 100 grains of Goex 2f and a moosemilk patched roundball. That is a nice powerful hunting load in my opinion.
I have also shot some conicals and even powerbelts out of the rifle, but I think the gun still leans more towards the patched roundballs.
So far the pet load seems to be 100 grains of Goex 2f and a moosemilk patched roundball. That is a nice powerful hunting load in my opinion.
I have also shot some conicals and even powerbelts out of the rifle, but I think the gun still leans more towards the patched roundballs.
My Trade Rifle is a .50 cal flinter. I would've
preferred a .54, but for $140 I won't complain. Mine seems to like about 75 grains and a PRB, but did well with Hornady PA conicals as well. There were several previous threads here detailing how to make the Trade Rifle look more like an authentic Hawken, but nothing about making it resemble a Trade Gun. I really don't know what you could do to make this particular model look like any kind of Trade Gun. It is an excellent gun for the price, though. :redthumb:
preferred a .54, but for $140 I won't complain. Mine seems to like about 75 grains and a PRB, but did well with Hornady PA conicals as well. There were several previous threads here detailing how to make the Trade Rifle look more like an authentic Hawken, but nothing about making it resemble a Trade Gun. I really don't know what you could do to make this particular model look like any kind of Trade Gun. It is an excellent gun for the price, though. :redthumb:
Where did you get a flintlock Lyman Tradegun for $140?
Just my luck. :: Thanks for the info.
It usually does for me. :: But thanks anyway.
At least your Wal-Marts sell Muzzle Loaders and supplies. None of ours do here in he tColorado Springs area.:cry:
I just bought a perc. Lyman trade rifle .54 at Wal-mart. Great gun for the money. They had 2 .54's and a .50
Wal-mart on Platte ave
You're kidding me, right. I live in Woodland Park and usually shop at the 8th street Wal-Mart. Sporting Goods Mgr. there told me that none of the Springs stores carried ML's because of some City problem. What was the price range? ::At least your Wal-Marts sell Muzzle Loaders and supplies. None of ours do here in he tColorado Springs area.
I just bought a perc. Lyman trade rifle .54 at Wal-mart. Great gun for the money. They had 2 .54's and a .50
Wal-mart on Platte ave
The Lyman Trade Rifle is a bargin even at normal retail price. I feel they are every bit as good as a T/C for quite a bit less money. I still wouldn't own one anymore than I would a T/C except for the fact that the Lyman can easily be remodeled to resemble an original Leman half stock trade rifle.
I've just finished one and it is quite a bit of work but no expence beyond the initial purchase. It's all a matter of sliming down and reworking the original stock which is a good piece of walnut, not the mystery wood of Traditions or CVA. Wish I could post a photo but have no means to do so.
Just plane down the bottom line of the butt to remove the shad belly curve. Cut it down straight or even slightly concave, easy enough with a sharp block plane. Also slim the forstock to a straight line from trigger to nosecap. It's amazing how just a fraction of an inch can alter the whole appearance. The tough part is the cheekpiece. That is just a rather shapeless blob on the Lyman stock and needs to be formed into more of a Kentucky style to resemble a Leman cheekpiece.
There are plenty of photos of Leman stocks in stock maker's catalogs and online. Your job is to free the "Leman" that is hiding inside that "Lyman". The main point is that the Lyman has all you need, nothing more to buy. You supply the artistic eye and the sweat equity. HAVE FUN!!
I've just finished one and it is quite a bit of work but no expence beyond the initial purchase. It's all a matter of sliming down and reworking the original stock which is a good piece of walnut, not the mystery wood of Traditions or CVA. Wish I could post a photo but have no means to do so.
Just plane down the bottom line of the butt to remove the shad belly curve. Cut it down straight or even slightly concave, easy enough with a sharp block plane. Also slim the forstock to a straight line from trigger to nosecap. It's amazing how just a fraction of an inch can alter the whole appearance. The tough part is the cheekpiece. That is just a rather shapeless blob on the Lyman stock and needs to be formed into more of a Kentucky style to resemble a Leman cheekpiece.
There are plenty of photos of Leman stocks in stock maker's catalogs and online. Your job is to free the "Leman" that is hiding inside that "Lyman". The main point is that the Lyman has all you need, nothing more to buy. You supply the artistic eye and the sweat equity. HAVE FUN!!
Thanks Coyote Joe that was just the kind of info I was looking for,Thanks to everyone else too.rusty
I've really been considering doing just that, but have been kind of nervous about ruining the stock and then having a gun that looks like manure and doesn't resemble anything.
I do want to modify the stock, but I'm also considering adding a patchbox. I think it would be safer if I take the time to draw out what I want the stock to look like before I do anything to alter it.
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If any of you do this post some pics. I would like to see what it looks like .
Old Charlie
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Absolutely!! You need to have a very clear picture in mind before you pick up a tool, and that probably applies to any project. "The Trade Rifle Sketch Book" by Charles E. Hanson III has drawings and some specs but Track of the Wolf web site has very clear photos from both sides.
One can also use a catalog photo of the Lyman, perhaps enlarged on a copy machine, then use strips of paper to block out parts of the stock you wish to cut down.
It involves some work but I think the result is a custom rifle at a bargin price. I also noticed that in shooting mine today, the lowered comb and modified cheekpiece does not rap my cheekbone as the factory comb did. :m2c:
Do any of our eastern Pennsylvania members know of any Walmarts in the area that carry Lyman Trade or Great Plains rifles? Thanks in advance for any help here.
Bob (the horn)
Bob (the horn)
I don't know of any Wallmarts that have them, but Dixon's in Kemton PA has the trade rifle in 50 and 54 flint for $330. That was about 2 weeks ago. I recall the price on the GPR. I didn't see any cap guns but was not looking for one. I picked up a 50 cal. flint and like it a lot.
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There is a wallmart over near strousberg off of Rt80 that had them last year in 54 flinter
