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Originally Posted by Jenks
(Post 4189765)
There may be a square on the barrel that has two letters in it, the first will be an "A"(at least in mine) the second letter indicates the year it was made. Mine was made in the 1980's and has "AN" in the square. I am sure that someone has that list of letters and the dates that go with them.
I like my .50 cal. Investarm Hawken better then the T/C model. It has better wood and is finished very well. Your AN is 1985 |
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1945 = 1 1946 = 2 1947 = 3 1948 = 4 1949 = 5 1950 = 6 1951 = 7 1952 = 8 1953 = 9 1954 = X 1955 = XI 1956 = XII 1957 = XIII 1958 = XIV 1959 = XV 1960 = XVI 1961 = XVII 1962 = XVIII 1963 = XIX 1964 = XX 1965 = XXI 1966 = XXII 1967 = XXIII 1968 = XXIV 1969 = XXV 1970 = XXVI 1971 = XX7 1972 = XX8 1973 = XX9 1974 = XXX 1975 = AA 1976 = AB 1977 = AC 1978 = AD 1979 = AE 1980 = AF 1981 = AH 1982 = AI 1983 = AL 1984 = AM 1985 = AN 1986 = AP 1987 = AS 1988 = AT 1989 = AU 1990 = AZ 1991 = BA 1992 = BB 1993 = BC 1994 = BD 1995 = BF 1996 = BH 1997 = BI 1998 = BL 1999 = BM 2000 = BN 2001 = BP 2002 = BS 2003 = BT 2004 = BU 2005 = BZ 2006 = CA 2007 = CB 2008 = CC 2009 = CD 2010 = CF |
I am hoping to shoot it some soon. A good friend of mine shoots a similar ML , a Hawken style, and has volunteered to help me learn. Only experience I have is with in-line ML's. If I can feel confident in making a 50-75 yard shots with this set up, I'll be toting it come fall ML days. I am a bit concerened about open sights. Eye's are as old as I am unfortunately !! Thanks for all the input. I really appreciate it.
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Thanks, Sharpshooter. I had forgotten the year. My serial # is 2023xx, a whole lot more then #119. I wonder if that low of a number would be of interest to a gun collector.
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Originally Posted by Mojotex
(Post 4189715)
Its a Lyman "Great Plains Rifle 54". Made in Italy with S/N - - 0119. It is a cap lock, has and double set trigger. Stock has a nice cheek rest, with a steel butt plate. Showing my ignorance ..... I don't know the style of the iron sight. I like it but .... rear sight looks sort of like a fat cow-horn with a vertical slot in the center.
So .... there is all I know about it. BPS |
Thanks for those date codes 1874!
So my .50, bought as NOS, is AE xxx564; the 564th produced? |
BPS ---- Definitely #2.
Question .... I started looking for info on the rifle and found the Lyman manual. Mostly general stuff. In this manual was the description of a rather detailed process that could be (should be?) used to determine the true caliber, the purpose of which was to be able to select the proper diameter ball and the thickness of the patch. Is this truly necessary or can I use the Lyman spec on the rifle bore to determine these. I am plsnning on using this rifle for hujnting white tailed deer, and limit myself to the distance that the rifle groups well enough .... and that I can manage using open sights. Any advice appreciated .... |
This thread offers some advice on your question:
http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/blac...pr-54-cal.html |
Originally Posted by Mojotex
(Post 4191108)
BPS ---- Definitely #2.
I am planning on using this rifle for hunting white tailed deer, and limit myself to the distance that the rifle groups well enough .... and that I can manage using open sights. Any advice appreciated .... Sounds like you've got a pretty good handle on things. You don't need to jump through extra hoops... it's a production, not a custom rifle. That said, experiment with different loads, patch thickness', and yes even cast VS swaged lead (absolutely pure lead) balls. Try FFg and FFFg powders.... I say this because I prefer black powder, but you may find Pyrodex P or RS will work well for you seeing as how you have a percussion rifle. Triple7even may work for you as well, but I'd try Pyrodex first if you're going to try sub powders. Not to mention that you should try several brands of percussion caps ( CCI, Remington, RWS) just to see if there is any variance. Take your time... shoot, shoot, and shoot some more!! You're gonna love muzzleloading, especially after you harvest your first deer the way our ancestors did!! Good luck and let us know how things are going!! BPS |
Thanks all --- I have ordered some stuff and plan to head to the range as soon as I can find time off work when it is not raining !!!
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