What can be done with a GPR kit?

[GregC]

Just purchased a Lyman .54 flint kit.

I know some of you guys have done amazing things with GPR kits. If you have built a GPR kit, I'd like to see some pics or links please.

Thanks

Greg

 

[AeroncaTAL]

Greg,
Do a search for GPR kit builds. You should be able to find what others have done. In the mean time, here are links to my build.
Scott
http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/197201/post/304862/hl//fromsearch/1/
http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/198692/post/321341/hl//fromsearch/1/
http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/199353/post/328689/hl//fromsearch/1/

 

[Oldnamvet]

Some of the biggest changes I have seen are in the stock. Reducing the size and shape of the cheekpiece, reducing the amount of curve in the butt, and taking some of the "belly" out of the stock, putting in inlay, etc. Keep searching and you will find lots of stuff.

 

[FV Rago]

Here are a few minor changes I made in a 54 GPR that I got in a trade.

 

[mykeal]

First GPR kit - browned the barrel and furniture with Laurel Mountain, stained the stock with Herter's French Red filler and finished with 6 coats of Tru-Oil, each rubbed with 0000 steel wool. Then waxed with paste wax. The lock was left as furnished by Lyman.

 

[cptleo1]

 

[BadHorse]

heres mine! i used viniger to finish all the metal parts! wowee!

 

[Goldhunter]

Just study origianl rifles (pictures) and see how certain things can be applied to your rifle. Things like escutcheons and such are about what you want to do.

These guys have some nice rifles. Also, like scott said, search the pictures and builders forum for examples; there are a bunch. :wink:

 

[paulvallandigham]

What do you want to do with the kit? I have seen wood inlays, metal inlays, carving, modified cheek pieces, wire inlays, changes in buttplates, and trigger guards. I have seen full stocks put on these. That is why I ask the question. I am not interested in giving you a hard time. You own the gun. Its yours. Do as you wish.

Now that I am thinking about it, I saw a gun that someone had painted in psychedelic paints! He not only didn't "Miss" the sixties, he was still there! It was a serious conversation piece in the camp.

 

[buggybuilder]

Karwelis
Could you please tell me how you did the vinegar process? It looks GREAT!

 

[jtmattison]

I went plain and simple with mine. Browned barrel and hardware, no stain, Tru-oil finish.

HD

 

[BadHorse]

Karwelis
Could you please tell me how you did the vinegar process? It looks GREAT!

pm me for my phone # and i'll walk you through the steps