Think it’s ready, .54 GPR

[SeaBee133]

Last, I think…
Barrel keys were short up front, longer rear. Buttplate screws sit proud/crooked, and there is daylight “just” visible between metal/wood in the curved section. Not the best pics, hopefully shows the fitment issues.

 

[SeaBee133]

I’m still planning to smooth it up. Probably scrape and the tung oil the stock, after the inletting issues are fixed. Tung oil most likely, Tru Oil and Tung blend last 3 coats. No dyes or bleaches.

 

[SeaBee133]

Oh, both keys fit sloppy in the escutcheos with the barrel removed. Both fit cleanly in the barrel lugs with the stock removed. Assembled? Tap out, tap in.

 

[SeaBee133]

And it still has less nose cap to stock gap the my .50 TC Hawken…

 

[ETipp]

Okay, pics time…

SeaBee, I just checked the markings on my 1990 Kit GPR. They are exactly like the markings in the pics. I do not have time to take and post pics right now but if you wish I can forward them to you at a later time. By going off of all the imperfections in your pics, it certainly appears to be a kit rifle. However, it might matter not. Mine is very accurate and I'm happy with it. The only issues I had on mine was the barrel wedges alignment.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

Lyman’s plains rifles weren’t always finished so well.

But they was tuff and accurate.

 

[SeaBee133]

SeaBee, I just checked the markings on my 1990 Kit GPR. They are exactly like the markings in the pics. I do not have time to take and post pics right now but if you wish I can forward them to you at a later time. By going off of all the imperfections in your pics, it certainly appears to be a kit rifle. However, it might matter not. Mine is very accurate and I'm happy with it. The only issues I had on mine was the barrel wedges alignment.

No need to take pics. I appreciate your looking over mine.

 

[ETipp]

No need to take pics. I appreciate your looking over mine.

Good luck with it, bro.

 

[SeaBee133]

95gr 3F Swiss, pre-Covid CCI Magnum #11 cap… Kept the barrel elevated a tad. Was not expecting much…
Primary trigger “might” have 2.5# pull. I left the rear trigger alone, did not want a sneeze to set it off. Aimed at a black walnut across the yard, maybe 60’ away. Instant firing, every bit as fast as a modern centerfire. No more recoil than a Mossberg 46B(b) .22 from 1947-49. The “projectile”, a few cleaning patches, shot across the yard pretty as can be.

My wife’s cats are hiding. My hog dogs yiped and quit fighting each other, and they are in a different yard. The cross the street neighbor turned off his stereo. To say I’m happy is an understatement.

 

[Boomerang]

95gr 3F Swiss, pre-Covid CCI Magnum #11 cap… Kept the barrel elevated a tad. Was not expecting much…
Primary trigger “might” have 2.5# pull. I left the rear trigger alone, did not want a sneeze to set it off. Aimed at a black walnut across the yard, maybe 60’ away. Instant firing, every bit as fast as a modern centerfire. No more recoil than a Mossberg 46B(b) .22 from 1947-49. The “projectile”, a few cleaning patches, shot across the yard pretty as can be.

My wife’s cats are hiding. My hog dogs yiped and quit fighting each other, and they are in a different yard. The cross the street neighbor turned off his stereo. To say I’m happy is an understatement.

The fun has just begun!