Jukar Kentucky .45 Cal Percussion Pistol – Spanish-Made, Octagonal Barrel, Factory Scroll Engraved
This 1970s Jukar Kentucky pistol is a Spanish-made, full-size black powder single-shot that helped popularize affordable muzzle-loading kits in North America. It features an 8-inch octagonal steel barrel in .45 caliber, factory scroll engraving on the lock plate, and a classic wood bird’s-head grip. Produced before the “Black Powder Only” warning became standard, it reflects an early era of reproduction percussion arms.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair – Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair – Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: Moderate scratching, scuffing, and blemishing are present on both the metal surfaces and the wooden grip.
What’s Included
- Jukar Kentucky .45 caliber single-shot percussion pistol
The 8-inch octagonal barrel is rifled for round-ball accuracy and finished in a browned patina that complements the period styling. A fixed brass blade front sight provides a traditional sight picture suited to short-range black powder shooting.
The lock plate and side-screw pattern carry factory scroll engraving, adding visual appeal uncommon in entry-level kit guns of the era. The external hammer and single-shot percussion action offer straightforward operation and historical authenticity.
Marked “JUKAR SPAIN,” this pistol represents early production from the company that eventually evolved into Dikar, parent to CVA and Bergara. Its pre-1980 manufacture, without later safety warnings, places it in the first wave of mass-market reproduction muzzleloaders.
The one-piece wood bird’s-head grip fills the hand comfortably and balances the full-size frame. Overall, the pistol delivers a blend of decorative engraving and practical shooting features in a collectible 1970s black powder format.