Lyman Great Plains Rifle Flintlock .50 Cal, 32 in Octagon Barrel, 1:60 Twist, Walnut Half-Stock
This Lyman Great Plains Rifle is the flintlock variant in .50 caliber, manufactured by Investarm in Italy for Lyman. It pairs a 32 in octagon barrel and traditional 1:60 twist with double set triggers and a hooked breech. The walnut half-stock with left-side cheekpiece and steel crescent buttplate complement its period-correct layout. Markings include Lyman, model, caliber, country of origin, and Black Powder Only.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: There is a crack at the rear of the stock.
What's Included
- Lyman Great Plains Rifle flintlock, .50 caliber
The 32 in octagon barrel measures approximately 15/16 in across the flats and is secured by two transverse wedge keys with oval escutcheons. The hooked breech and tang allow the barrel to be removed for cleaning, aligning with the rifle’s traditional muzzleloading design. The twist rate is 1:60.
The ignition system is classic flintlock with an S-shaped cock, frizzen, and pan. The trigger setup is a double set arrangement, providing a crisp, tunable release. This is a single-shot, black-powder-only muzzleloader with a 1-round capacity.
The stock is walnut with a satin finish and configured as a right-hand stock with a left-side cheekpiece. Steel furniture includes a crescent buttplate and a metal nose cap. An under-rib with ramrod thimbles is fitted below the barrel.
Iron sights are installed: a dovetailed blade front and a dovetailed semi-buckhorn rear. Markings include: LYMAN - MIDDLEFIELD - CONN, GREAT PLAINS RIFLE 50, MADE IN ITALY, and BLACK POWDER ONLY.