Reading this post makes me think about all the knowledge gone from my life now. He had imparted quite a bit to us but after reading many of his posts I have come to realize just how much he still had left to teach his kids.

GM54-120, I think I have all the parts here he had ordered and the receiver he had gotten from Mr. Phillips. I believe I can put all this together but I may need some instruction on installing the rod retainer. I haven't really been into muzzleloading in lines, especially high end equipment such as this rifle he was building, but I do believe this rifle was going to be one of his best projects and I'd really like to build it. Would it be to presumptive to ask you for help if I need it?