.50 Caliber Percussion Kentucky Rifle Kit with Double-Set Trigger, 32.75" Octagonal Barrel
This unmarked, kit-built Kentucky rifle is a full-size .50 caliber percussion muzzleloader featuring a hand-finished hardwood stock, a 32.75-inch blued/browned octagonal barrel, and a traditional double-set trigger. Built by an end user from a commercial kit, it offers the classic long-rifle profile with period-correct iron sights and hardware, making it an attractive project or parts platform for the black-powder enthusiast.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Poor – noticeable dirt, stains, significant corrosion or damage.
Bore Rifling: Poor Rifling – rifling heavily worn or filled with fouling or debris.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle shows heavy use. Rust is present on multiple metal surfaces, the stock has several visible cracks, and a few small parts are missing.
What’s Included
- Rough-out suede leather sling
- Lace-on suede buttstock comb pad
The 32.75-inch octagonal barrel is secured by a single wedge and three steel ramrod thimbles, staying true to traditional Kentucky rifle construction. Its blued/browned finish complements the natural hardwood stock and steel nose cap, while the crescent steel buttplate provides period styling.
A screw-in percussion nipple with an external snail bolster handles ignition. The double-set trigger system lets the shooter fine-tune trigger pull for precise offhand shooting—an uncommon feature on many kit rifles and one that adds functional value.
The rifle carries no maker’s marks, underscoring its kit origins and giving a blank canvas for personalization or restoration. Dovetailed iron sights—a steel blade front and fixed buckhorn rear—offer a historically correct sight picture for target or reenactment use.
With its full-length stock, 13.25-inch length of pull, and single-shot capacity, this .50 caliber muzzleloader is ideal for black-powder hobbyists seeking a hands-on restoration project or spare parts for a similar build.