Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this muzzleloader rifle today for a penny-start auction, this is the Lyman Great Plains Rifle 54.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Lyman
Model: Great Plains Rifle 54
Serial: A476650
Model: Great Plains Rifle 54
Serial: A476650
Caliber: .54 Caliber
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 32" Octagon Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn Rear
Stock/Grips: Oil-Finished European Walnut Stock
Action: Muzzleloader
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Lyman Great Plains Rifle in .54 caliber is a traditional muzzleloading rifle designed to replicate the appearance and handling characteristics of the famed Hawken rifles carried by mountain men, trappers, and frontiersmen during the American fur trade era of the early nineteenth century. Produced by Lyman Products Corporation, the Great Plains Rifle has become one of the most respected modern black powder rifles available, prized for its historical styling, excellent workmanship, and outstanding field performance. Chambered in the powerful .54 caliber, the rifle is particularly well suited for hunting large game such as deer, elk, black bear, and even moose, delivering substantial energy through the use of patched round balls or conical bullets propelled by traditional black powder or approved substitutes. One of the defining characteristics of the Great Plains Rifle is its authentic Hawken-inspired design, featuring a full-length walnut stock, double set triggers, brass furniture, and either a percussion lock or flintlock ignition system depending on the model.
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 32" Octagon Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn Rear
Stock/Grips: Oil-Finished European Walnut Stock
Action: Muzzleloader
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Lyman Great Plains Rifle in .54 caliber is a traditional muzzleloading rifle designed to replicate the appearance and handling characteristics of the famed Hawken rifles carried by mountain men, trappers, and frontiersmen during the American fur trade era of the early nineteenth century. Produced by Lyman Products Corporation, the Great Plains Rifle has become one of the most respected modern black powder rifles available, prized for its historical styling, excellent workmanship, and outstanding field performance. Chambered in the powerful .54 caliber, the rifle is particularly well suited for hunting large game such as deer, elk, black bear, and even moose, delivering substantial energy through the use of patched round balls or conical bullets propelled by traditional black powder or approved substitutes. One of the defining characteristics of the Great Plains Rifle is its authentic Hawken-inspired design, featuring a full-length walnut stock, double set triggers, brass furniture, and either a percussion lock or flintlock ignition system depending on the model.
The rifle typically incorporates a 32-inch octagonal barrel with slow rifling optimized for patched round balls, contributing to exceptional accuracy and a traditional shooting experience. The double set triggers allow the shooter to use either a conventional trigger pull or a lighter, precision-set pull for increased accuracy during deliberate shooting. In practical use, the .54 caliber Great Plains Rifle developed a reputation for excellent balance, reliability, and impressive hunting capability, while its substantial weight helped moderate recoil and steady the sights. Black powder enthusiasts and historical reenactors have long appreciated the rifle for its combination of authentic appearance and modern manufacturing quality. Today, the Lyman Great Plains Rifle in .54 caliber remains one of the most highly regarded traditional muzzleloaders on the market, admired for its craftsmanship, historical character, and ability to provide shooters with a genuine connection to America's frontier heritage.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1182700918 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-06-28 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
105 |





