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The lock contains the same components as those from the 19th Century though the leaf spring has given way to a very durable coil spring. Like the rifle, it comes from a partnership with Investarms of Italy and is made of quality walnut and steel. In 2003, I bought a ready-made Lyman Plains Pistol in. My vestigial skill set in such matters was completely equal to the task. Stock and metal finishing kits and related chemistry from Birchwood Casey and concise instructions enabled the project at minimal cost. The eventual results closely resemble an original rifle from the early to mid-19th Century. Some time in the late ’70’s or early ’80’s, I finished one of the early Lyman Great Plains Rifle in kit form. They look just fine from across the room but enthusiasts, re-enactors and cinematographers usually like to shorten the viewing distance considerably. Many of the reproductions are available in kit form but even the ones factory finished are festooned with proof marks, modern address lines and cautionary literature. Fascination with historic firearms and modern reproductions is an enduring component of the Gun Culture.
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