Description
Item Description
Model: Deerstalker
Serial: A504776
Caliber: .54 Cal.
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 24" Octagon with 1:48 Twist
Optics/Sights: Dovetail Blade with White Bead Front and Folding Leaf Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Straight Grip Stock
Action: Black Powder, Percussion Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Lyman Deerstalker is one of the company’s most recognizable traditional muzzleloaders, introduced in the late 1980s and produced well into the 2000s as part of Lyman’s effort to offer a reliable, affordable, and accurate side-lock rifle for modern black-powder hunters. Designed as a practical counterpart to Lyman’s more historically styled Great Plains Rifle, the Deerstalker incorporates classic Hawken-influenced architecture—walnut or hardwood stock, brass furniture, and hooked breech—while adopting updated features that make it especially suitable for contemporary field use. Available in both percussion and flintlock configurations and commonly chambered in .50 caliber, it offered a fast-handling 24" barrel, fiber-optic or adjustable iron sights, and an overall ruggedness that made it popular among hunters navigating thick timber or brush country.
Historically, Lyman built its reputation on sights and reloading equipment, but its mid-20th-century entry into the reproduction black-powder market helped reintroduce traditional muzzleloading to a new generation. The Deerstalker emerged as one of the brand’s dependable mid-priced models, blending period styling with practical enhancements like coil-spring locks, modern steel barrels, and optional factory bedding. As a result, the rifle earned a strong following among black-powder hunters and traditional shooters who valued its combination of durability, accuracy, and manageable weight. Today, well-maintained Deerstalkers remain desirable for both field use and collecting, representing an important chapter in Lyman’s role in the resurgence of traditional muzzleloading during the late 20th century.
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.




