The Lyman Great Plains rifles sold as kits or finished guns back then look just like the kits or finished Lyman Great Plains rifles of today. And it's not one of those. However it does look like a Lyman Plains Rifle or one sold under the name of J.L. Galef and called the 'Hawken'. This recall includes black powder rifles and pistols regardless of caliber (including Deerstalker, Great Plains, Great Plains Hunter, Trade Rifle, Plains Pistol, Black Powder Kits, and replacement barrels; excluding Percussion Left Hand Great Plains and Left Hand Great Plains Hunter models) manufactured from March 1, 2017 to December 22, 2017.
Auction: Location: Marlborough Date / Time: October 18, 2017 12:00PM Description: Lyman Great Plains Hunter Percussion Rifle, late 20th century, serial number A473669,.50 caliber, walnut stock, blued lock and octagonal barrel, with Lyman target sight, (missing rammer pipes), barrel lg. 32 3/4, overall lg.49 1/4 in.
Estimate $20-200 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000).
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Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Lyman Products Corp. (“Lyman”) is voluntarily recalling black powder rifles and pistols due to the potential of separation in the breech plug.
Lyman maintains a safety-first approach, so despite finding only a few firearms affected and no reported injuries, we are offering a recall program to have the issue corrected. Lyman regrets the inconvenience but remains committed to the safety of our customers. Products This recall includes black powder rifles and pistols regardless of caliber (including Deerstalker, Great Plains, Great Plains Hunter, Trade Rifle, Plains Pistol, Black Powder Kits, and replacement barrels; excluding Percussion Left Hand Great Plains and Left Hand Great Plains Hunter models) manufactured from March 1, 2017 to December 22, 2017. Barrels with the serial number in the range of A595960–A599026 are subject to this recall.
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Safety Warning Lyman has determined that some black powder rifles and pistols could, under certain circumstances, develop separation in the breech plug, which may pose a potential safety hazard. Please do not load or use any rifles or pistols subject to this recall. How to Identify Rifles and Pistols Subject to the Recall Find the serial number where the barrel meets the tang, opposite of the lock. The serial number has the letter “A” followed by a series of 6 numbers. Action to be Taken If the serial number is within the range of A595960–A599026, immediately discontinue any use of this product. Please contact the Lyman Customer Service Department by emailing or by calling 800-225-9626 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.
You will be asked to provide your contact information, serial number, and either the part number or model to process the return. Anyone outside the U.S.A. Who is in possession of a black powder rifle or pistol within the recall range should contact your local distributor immediately. Shipping Upon receipt of the information provided to customer service, Lyman will send instructions and packaging to ship the product to Lyman for replacement at no cost to the customer. Lyman will provide a replacement barrel and tang with instructions or will replace the barrel and tang at Lyman and return the firearm. Please only return your rifle, pistol, or barrel and tang with the provided shipping tags and boxes.
Lyman Products Corp. 475 Smith Street Middletown, CT 06457 860-632-2020.