Looking for a used Lyman Great Plains Hunter, right hand, cap rifle (or like rifle)

[Longbeard]

Everyone,

I was looking for a used Lyman Great Plains Hunter, right hand, percussion cap rifle or a reasonable substitute.
I wanted a hooked barrel style so I can fit in a much larger bore like a .75 or 8 bore but I'd 'settle' for a .69.
What ever will fit comfortably in the channel. And the two wedges will help with the expected recoil to keep the piece tight.
I'll probably just take it to Joe & Suzi and see what I can fit in.

I like the Great Plains Hunter because I'm large (6'0", 225 & 6'4" fingertip to fingertip) and the length of pull &
weight are great for me. I know that Cabela's sells a Brown Bess smooth bore in .75 (flint I think) but I don't
want a military musket with barleycorn sights & barrel bands. If I can, I'll install express sights on the new rifle.

I looked at the G-Broker but the used ones are just as much as the new. Before I paid full price for my .54 I looked
at gun shows, etc. and found nothing. If anyone has one that hasn't seen use in a long time & needs a good home
or has a lead just let me know.

Blessings,

LongBeard

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[Andy54Hawken]

We have a club shoot coming up and I'll ask around for ya , if you would like....
Andy

 

[tac]

I'd be totally flooned if Joe and Suzi couldn't fix you up. I've never been disappointed all the years I've been going there for stuff. Not guns, mind....sigh.................

 

[Idaho44]

I have a couple and like the fact I can swap barrels on them. The one barrel that would be nice is a 'shotgun' muzzleloader. Saw one at a gun show years ago but regretfully passed on it. Converted a percussion to a 'flinter ' without a lot of effort. Good luck with your search.

 

[Longbeard]

We have a club shoot coming up and I'll ask around for ya , if you would like....
Andy

Yes, thank you. I often talk to people that say: "My dad left me a muzzle loader but I haven't looked at it in years..." I was thinking $200-250
or in that range. I don't need something pretty , I need a functional field piece; it will have a hard life, as I have.

Blessings,
LongBeard

 

[Longbeard]

I'd be totally flooned if Joe and Suzi couldn't fix you up. I've never been disappointed all the years I've been going there for stuff. Not guns, mind....sigh.................

I was just on their site. Most ran in the $500-700 range. I was thinking $200-250; I'll need to re-barrel it and add sights anyway.

Blessings,

LongBeard

 

[tac]

Sorry I can't help you. Here in UK they usually go for around the $600 mark.

 

[Idaho44]

If you are still in the market, there are a couple of BPs on zidaho.com is the blackpowder classifieds.

 

[former173rd]

Howdy.....If you're still looking, I gotta .50 for $250 in Sequim, WA.....Pics if you like.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Ohhh....that is a good price...hope he guys it....
Andy

 

[former173rd]

I guess I should have posted on the classifieds,.....sorry Mods!
I got more stuff I'll list there.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

I guess I should have posted on the classifieds,.....sorry Mods!
I got more stuff I'll list there.

Well I ain't too overly worried...we will see and do something if someone complains...
Andy