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KDubs:
Didnt want to add to my OP so...

 spent some time with the lyman yesterday and for the life of me, i cannot get the lock plate screw out.
 slot screw, of course, countersunk, pretty marred and frigged up due to various screwdrivers used over the years i imagine.
  I'd like to clean the lock so this screw is coming out one way or another.  I understand applying heat with a solder iron is an option, sparyed it with PB blaster to let it soak.
 
 The question ?  where can i find a replacement screw for this one, once i most likely destroy the existing one. i see that the GPR and trade rifle share the same screw as the GPP.

anyone know the size of this screw.

 Ive done the cursory internet searches w/o luck.

thanks all

kevin
 
 
 

rollingb:
I'm pretty sure you'll find it is metric once you get it out. :bl th up

If/when you do get it out, you might take the screw to a hardware store to see if they can match it.

Last resort would be to try finding someone who does Lyman warranty work. (and they're probably real hard to find these days :()

Bigsmoke:
Kevin,
Just SWAG's (Scientific Wise A$$ Guesses) but Log Cabin used to carry all the parts and pieces for Thompson Center, maybe they do for Lyman as well?  You might call Lyman and see if they can tell you the size.  Track or Dixie might be able to supply the screw.  You might be able to take the screw into CdA and go to the place on 4th Street (Brack's Fasteners) if it is still there.  They could probably measure it as well.  And there is always Brownell's.
If you have a drill press, I think that would be the best way to remove the screw.  Put a screw driver bit into the chuck, mount the pistol in a vise, bring the chuck down to where the bit mates with the screw head and turn the chuck while maintaining pressure.  It just might work.
All the ideas I have.
John (Bigsmoke)

BEAVERMAN:
Kevin, you might try calling Midway USA customer service and see if they have the screw

KDubs:
Thanks all.
 I'll give the drill press idea a try, letting some penetrating oil work for awhile first.
 Once the screws out I'll decide how to proceed.
 Keep ya posted.  Kevin

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