SOLD REDUCED Custom .54 Hawken/Plains Rifle

[BigSkyRambler]

SOLD. SEE NEW PIC in last post. A little lagniappe for buyer. This is an older build (1974). The name "GAYLORD LACY (?) 74" is engraved in script on underside of barrel. It is a .54 Hawken or Plains style rifle with a single trigger. It has a 35" heavy GR DOUGLAS barrel with good bore. Some minor pitting, but nothing that would adversely affect accuracy or cleaning. The Walnut stock shows some minor "oops!" issues typical of a semi skilled builder, possibly building from kit parts. A few gap areas around lock and buttplate are filled with glue. Not heinous. Hand poured pewter nose cap. lt has a clean-out screw in breech opposite of nipple. Basic buckhorn and blade sights. Nice solid hunting rifle that you won't worry about pampering. How about $500 SHIPPED.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Maybe some cash and trade for .54 pistol? Maybe a Lyman Plains Pistol.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Reduced.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Still available with this dandy ball starter added.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Sunday reduction

 

[lonewolf172]

Wish it were 50 cal.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Wish it were 50 cal.

Maybe I could send it to Bobby Hoyt to be de-bored to .50? But sleeving is an option, albeit a spendy one.

 

[lonewolf172]

No that's ok. I'm sure someone will want the 54

 

[BigSkyRambler]

No that's ok. I'm sure someone will want the 54

I sure hope so. Trades?

 

[tecum-tha]

Does the lock has a fly? Any markings on the inside of the lockplate?

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Does the lock has a fly? Any markings on the inside of the lockplate?

Here is inside.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Actually, with some cleanup, it is stamped CHERRY CORNERS under main spring. Has a good pedigree!

"Sadly, Cherry Corners sold out to Ithaca, who sold out to Navy Arms (and
they assembled a few identical rifles and kits), who move production to
Aldo Uberti & Co., Italy. They re-named the rifle as their "Santa Fe"
Hawken rifle."

 

[Kansas Jake]

Aw, if I could have had that rifle 45 years ago, warts and all I would have been a happy camper.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Aw, if I could have had that rifle 45 years ago, warts and all I would have been a happy camper.

Someone, even you, can be a Happy Camper now!

 

[Kansas Jake]

Yes but due to major life changes, in the process of selling a house and downsizing, buying another etc. I would be living outside full time according to the boss.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

There Is Still Time...Brother.

 

[Crockford]

Gaylord lacy owned an Insurance company in Grant, Nebraska. Lacy Insurance . If he is still alive, he may be able to shed some history on the gun.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Still available.