The Lyman Great Plains Flintlock is a flintlock-ignition version of the Great Plains Rifle in .50 caliber with a 32-inch barrel. The flintlock ignition system uses a spring-loaded flint striking a frizzen to create the spark that ignites the priming powder and main charge. The flintlock represents the highest historical authenticity in the traditional muzzleloading hobby. Type: Rifle Action: Single-Shot Caliber: .50 Cal Capacity: 1 Year introduced: 1982, USA Weight: 11.6 oz Overall length: 50" Intended use: historical collecting, muzzleloading competition, reenactment