Lyman GPH in 54
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: NE Nebraska
Posts: 83
Lyman GPH in 54
I have my eye on a Lyman Great Plains Rifle in 54 caliber. What do all the experts think is a fair price?
High...Low...Average
Haven't actually held it in my hands (yet) so the condition is unknown.
High...Low...Average
Haven't actually held it in my hands (yet) so the condition is unknown.
Last edited by Olde NE Hunter; 08-16-2013 at 09:29 PM.
#4
You didn't mention whether it is flint or percussion. Flintlock rifles generally command a higher price than percussion. If it's a good clean rifle with minimal usage marks and a good bore... offer $300, maybe a bit more if it's a flinter. But first, ask the seller if you can run a clean patch or two in and out the bore, that will give you an idea of how it's been taken care of. If the bore is rough or the patch comes out rusty I would pass on it
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Midwest
Posts: 1,079
I have an Investarm in .50 bore, I think they made the Lyman guns. Mine was made in the mid 1980's, I bought it used about two years ago. I love it, it was in great shape, probably had not been shot. The wood is much nicer then the T/C Hawken that I once had. The only "negative" is the low maximum charge that that Investarm recommends--90 grains with a PRB, 80 grains with a conical. It has a 15/16 barrel so I think it would handle more, but I stay with their recommendations. I think you will like the gun, congrats!!