Way back in 1978, when I first saw the Lyman Great Plains rifles I knew I wanted /needed one. But they were outside my budget.
Fast forward 40 years and I stopped by the local marina and Gun store to talk to one of guys there. Looking at the gun display I spotted a Greener shot gun, turns out it was a Chinese copy. But on the end of the rack was a muzzle loader.
Turned out to be a Lyman Great Plains rifle in 50 caliber, a true safe queen, unfired with the box and papers from 1983. A gentleman I had known for years had brought in his guns and folding knives to consign as he was moving to a retirement Community.
Two Ben Franklin's and the rifle is mine. I doubt that it will be fired, but it will be nice hanging over the fireplace.
Ken