Is it possible to change my Lyman Great Plains rifle to flintlock from percussion? It's a .54 with a 1 in 60 twist. Have had it for 11 yrs and thought I'd like a change. Can't afford another in flintlock but then again the change might be too expensive also.
Percussion to Flintlock
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Well, you would need a lock, and the breech would have to be altered to suit.
Did Lyman make a flintlock version of this same rifle?
If they did, it would probably be an easier job.
Are you looking for a one way conversion, or something that could be switched back and forth?
Did Lyman make a flintlock version of this same rifle?
If they did, it would probably be an easier job.
Are you looking for a one way conversion, or something that could be switched back and forth?
Yes they still make I believe a flintlock version, I should try and contact them. Thanks.
Thanks for that. Yes the snail drum would be a problem
My point is that you would have to remove the snail breach plug and install a flint version of the same thing. You can buy generic ones for $15 or so but then have to fit it and install a vent liner and hopefully the vent will line up with the pan on the flintlock. If you do the work yourself, you save a moderate amount of money but if you have a gunsmith do the work, the savings diminish rapidly.
cheers mooncoon
Contact Lyman and ask whether you can buy a replacement flint barrel and lock that will drop into your stock. That would be the most cost effective approach and you could even have a barrel of different calibre if you wanted. Converting the percussion barrel would not be simple and you would still have to buy a new flint lock.. If Lyman advised that the switch could be done, you might be able to buy a used flinter cheaper than a new lock and barrel then swap the parts in, or just use the second gun as is.
Lyman says the stocks are different and you cannot convert 'em. Needs a new lock and barrel.
"...might be too expensive..." Yep. Lyman says the same. Mind you, they do want you to buy another rifle.
http://www.lymanproducts.com/lyman/faqs/muzzle-loaders.php
"...Lyman make a flintlock version of this same rifle?..." Yep. Stupid thing is that the flint is more expensive.
"...might be too expensive..." Yep. Lyman says the same. Mind you, they do want you to buy another rifle.
http://www.lymanproducts.com/lyman/faqs/muzzle-loaders.php
"...Lyman make a flintlock version of this same rifle?..." Yep. Stupid thing is that the flint is more expensive.
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It is entirely understandable that the flintlock is a little more costly. Any kids cap gun from the dollar store can set off a cap but a flint lock has more critical geometry and more particular tempering to produce decent sparks every time.
There are also a few more parts in a flint lock - frizzen and spring possibly with a roller, 3 part hammer (cap hammer is all one piece).
As to the conversion, unless you have a rifle that has a screw on bolster and there is an identical lock available you generally can't swap back and forth. And even a permanent conversion is likely to cost nearly what a new rifle would go for.
