Mowrey Ethan Allen Rifle 1776 Bicentennial .50 Cal Percussion Muzzleloader, 32-inch Heavy Octagon Barrel, Brass Receiver
This Mowrey Ethan Allen Rifle is a 1976 Bicentennial commemorative in .50 caliber, marked "1776 BICENTENNIAL 840" on the barrel. It features a 32-inch heavy octagonal barrel, a brass boxlock-style receiver with an integral trigger guard, and a hardwood half-stock with brass furniture. Built in the USA with Texas-made lineage tied to the Mowrey Gun Works era, it presents collectible commemorative markings and classic percussion muzzleloader configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Details: The screw connecting the hammer is sheared off, and the rifle is unable to function as intended.
What's Included
- Mowrey Ethan Allen Rifle 1776 Bicentennial .50 caliber
This limited-edition Ethan Allen Rifle is a Bicentennial commemorative, with the barrel stamped "1776 BICENTENNIAL 840," "50 CAL," and "MOWREY." The configuration reflects Mowrey’s traditional build style, pairing a percussion ignition system with a single-shot, muzzleloading action.
The rifle is built around a 32-inch heavy octagonal barrel, offering the long sight radius and mass favored in classic muzzleloaders. The brass boxlock-style receiver incorporates an integral brass trigger guard, and the rifle uses a single trigger.
It wears a hardwood half-stock with brass furniture including ramrod pipes, a nosecap, and a brass crescent buttplate. Length of pull measures 12.5 inches, and the buttplate design is in keeping with period-inspired styling.
Sighting equipment consists of iron sights: a dovetailed blade front and a dovetailed open rear. Ignition is percussion via a nipple located at the right rear of the breech, and capacity is one round.
Made in the USA during the 1976 Bicentennial era, this commemorative reflects the Texas-made lineage associated with the Mowrey Gun Works period and stands out for its brass receiver construction and clearly defined commemorative markings.