Ardesa Trapper .50 Cal Percussion Muzzle-Loading Pistol – Octagonal Barrel, Double-Set Trigger, Factory Engraved
The Ardesa Trapper combines classic styling with practical competition features, offering a large-bore .50 caliber punch in a compact, single-shot package. A hooked breech, double-set trigger, and factory scroll engraving give this Spanish-made reproduction both functionality and period flair.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Poor – Noticeable dirt, stains, significant corrosion or damage.
Bore Fouling: Moderate fouling – Lead or copper fouling with noticeable buildup.
Bore Rifling: Fair rifling – Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Cracks, pitting, and dings are present on the metal and wood. The hammer does not lock back, and the cleaning rod and trigger guard are missing.
What’s Included
- Ardesa Trapper .50 Cal percussion muzzle-loading pistol
The Trapper’s 9.75-inch carbon-steel barrel is octagonal and fitted with a hooked breech, allowing quick removal for cleaning or inspection. The 1:20 right-hand twist stabilizes hefty round balls or conical projectiles, delivering notable power for a pistol.
A double-set trigger lets the shooter choose a standard pull or engage a sub-2-ounce hair trigger for precise target work—an advantage in NMLRA competition classes. The external hammer and percussion ignition stay true to 19th-century design while remaining reliable with modern caps.
Walnut-stained hardwood flows into a saw-handle wrist for positive control. Brass furniture at the nose and butt adds durability and period-correct contrast to the blued steel.
Factory scroll engraving on the lock-plate, along with “Ardesa Spain – 50 Cal – Black Powder Only” proofs, rounds out the pistol’s authentic appearance and clearly marks its origin.