Lyman Black Powder Instructions Manual

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First, determine what charges work best with ball and conical projectiles.
Once you have settled on the bullet and charge level, the filing can begin.
You may find the unaltered rear sight is just fine. However, you may 
discover that you are shooting high–even with the front sight blade buried in
the rear sight notch. If that is the case, then heres what you do:
1. File the top of the sight flat until you reach the correct elevation for your
selected load. The correct procedure is to file a bit then...

20OPTIONAL LYMAN BLACK POWDER SIGHTS
Lyman has been making quality gunsights for shooters for more than 100
years. To meet the needs of todays black powder enthusiast, Lyman offers a
number of alternative sight packages which can improve accuracy for the
serious target shooter or hunter.
TARGET SIGHTS
Lyman #57 SML Receiver Sights
This popular target sight has 1/4 minute micrometer
click adjustments for elevation and windage, a
quick-release slide and comes with both hunting and
target style apertures....

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FITTING WEDGE PINS
It may sometimes be necessary to adjust the fit of the wedge pins to the
escutcheons. The conditions include adjustment to prevent the pin from falling
out if the fit is loose, or the removal of a small amount of material if the wedge
pins do not enter completely through.
If the wedge pin is too loose (fig. 4) the fit can be tightened up placing an
approximately 1 diameter bar over the barrel lug. Gently tap the bar with a
hammer while rolling bar back and forth (fig. 4A). Check fit...

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LYMAN GREAT PLAINS RIFLE
and GREAT PLAINS HUNTER
Weight: 9 Lbs./OAL: 50
The rifle carried across the Great Plains by western pioneers and fur trappers was
the culmination of percussion firearms development. This “Great Plains” rifle
was designed and built by such famous makers as Hawken, Gemmer and
Demick to the specifications of experienced backwoodsmen. Only the best and
most reliable designs and finest workmanship were acceptable. Today, as in the
1800s, the experienced black powder shooter is...

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Your Great Plains Rifle is equipped with a lim-
ited adjustment set trigger system. This system
provides either a standard trigger for snap shots
while hunting or a more sensitive “set” trigger
for precision shooting.
Operation:To engage the set trigger pull the
hammer back to full cock, squeeze the rear trig-
ger until a “click” is felt, then carefully aim and
press the front trigger. Be careful–don’t let the
light pull catch you by surprise! You may fire
the rifle without engaging the set trigger...

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LYMAN TRADE RIFLE
Weight: 8 Lbs./OAL: 46
The Lyman Trade Rifle is patterned after the sturdy and functional guns
developed for the early Indian fur trade. Designed by such companies as
Henry and Leman, these original guns were much sought after by trappers,
Indians and other rugged wilderness survivors. These men wanted a basic
hunting gun that combined the best attributes of a hunting rifle without the
expensive frills of more ornate rifles. The Trade Rifle is designed to accurate-
ly fire both patch...

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Dwg. Part Dwg. PartPc. Mk. Number Description Pc. Mk. Number Description
16030115 Butt Plate 24 6030145 Forend Cap
26030116 Butt Plate Screws 25 6030233 Stock
36030119 Lock Assembly 26 6030174 Escutcheon
18 6030139 Lock Mounting Screw 27 6030147 Trigger Guard Screw
19 6030140 Lock Screw Bushing 28 6030225 Trigger Guard
20 6030141 Escutcheon Screw 29 6030149 Trigger Assy Mount Screw
21 6030142 Wedge* 30 6030226 Trigger Assembly
23 6030144Forend Cap Screw
*Note:The wedge is installed from the right to...

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DEERSTALKER RIFLE
Weight: 7.5 Lbs./OAL: 41
The Lyman Deerstalker is the ideal rifle for the muzzleloader whose primary
interest is hunting.
Like all Lyman black powder guns, the Deerstalker has an impressive collec-
tion of top-quality rifle features. The rich walnut stock is specially designed
with less drop for improved sight picture and includes a handsome rubber pad
to lessen recoil. The barrel and all metal parts are blackened to avoid glare.
Whether flint or percussion, all Lyman locks employ a...

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Dwg. Part Dwg. PartPc. Mk. Number Description Pc. Mk. Number Description
14 6993107 Butt Plate 21 6993113 Forend Cap Screw
15 6993108 Butt Plate Screws 22 6993114 Forend Cap
16 6030119 Lock Assembly 23 6993115 Stock
16a 6030180 Lock Assembly (Flint) 23a 6993172 L.H. Stock
16b 6993170 L.H. Lock Assembly 24 6993116 Escutcheon
16c 6993171L.H. Lock Assembly(Flint) 2 56030147 Trigger Guard Screw
17 6993109 Lock Mounting Screw 26 6993117 Trigger Guard
18 6993110Lock Screw Bushing 27 6030149Trigger Assy....

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DEERSTALKER STAINLESS
The Lyman Deerstalker Stainless model has all the features of the standard blued
model, but is made in corrosion resistant stainless steel. All major metal parts
such as the barrel, trigger guard, lock assembly, escutcheons, and wedge are
stainless steel for the greatest protection against black powder fouling and
weather. The Deerstalker stainless models uses a 1 in 32 twist barrel for 
shooting conicals and sabots. Stainless parts have brushed finish to prevent glare.
Barrel...